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Spyderco Phoenix vs WE Knife Subjugator
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Subjugator stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Subjugator stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Subjugator stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Subjugator stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Subjugator stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% 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$310Most expensive
US$265Cheapest
Weight
116.23 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
118.2 g (4.17 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
88.4 mm (3.48 in)Longest
Overall length
184.15 mm (7.25 in)Shortest
200.8 mm (7.91 in)Longest
Closed length
116.06 mm (4.57 in)Longest
112.4 mm (4.43 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Titanium with White (Cream) Micarta overlays
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Satin finish
Black Stonewashed
Lock type
Ball Bearing Lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Flipper & Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip up steel pocket clip
Tip-Up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCollectorsUsers seeking high-tech materials and designUsers wanting a lightweight, sleek folding knife
EDC knivesEveryday cutting tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High-quality VG-10 blade steelSmooth ball bearing lockPremium titanium and micarta handle materialsLightweight and ergonomic designAmbidextrous thumb hole for easy opening
Exceptional edge retentionHigh-quality build and materialsSmooth pivot actionReliable frame lockGood ergonomicsCorrosion resistance
Common complaints
Discontinued, availability limitedPremium price
Initial stiff detent making opening slightly stiffAggressive handle texturing can be abrasive during prolonged use
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