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Spyderco Phoenix vs Spyderco Slysz Bowie
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$310Cheapest
US$450Most expensive
Weight
116.23 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
87 mm (3.43 in)Longest
Overall length
184.15 mm (7.25 in)Shortest
198 mm (7.80 in)Longest
Closed length
116.06 mm (4.57 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
M390
Handle material
Titanium with White (Cream) Micarta overlays
Titanium
Finish
Satin finish
Satin / stonewashed (varies by version)
Lock type
Ball Bearing Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip up steel pocket clip
Wire clip, reversible deep-pocket
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCollectorsUsers seeking high-tech materials and designUsers wanting a lightweight, sleek folding knife
Everyday carryMedium-sized folding knife usersUsers desiring a premium titanium framelock folder
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy duty cutting choresUsers needing large fixed blades
Common praise
High-quality VG-10 blade steelSmooth ball bearing lockPremium titanium and micarta handle materialsLightweight and ergonomic designAmbidextrous thumb hole for easy opening
High quality manufacturingComfortable ergonomicsSmooth deploymentRefined frame lockGood balance and medium sizeExcellent blade steel (M390 or CTS-XHP)Suitable for everyday carry
Common complaints
Discontinued, availability limitedPremium price
Higher price pointSome design changes less desirable compared to original modelOriginal stonewashed finish replaced by satin in newer versionRough edges at blade opening hole and jimping on new versionLong handle may feel disproportionate for some users