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Spyderco Rescue 3 vs Spyderco Stretch 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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$150Cheapest
US$168.75Most expensive
Weight
95 g (3.35 oz)Lightest
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
207 mm (8.15 in)Shortest
Closed length
120 mm (4.72 in)
120 mm (4.72 in)
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Bohler-Uddeholm K390 tool steel
Handle material
FRN
FRN
Finish
Satin
Tumbled
Lock type
Lockback
Lockback
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Stainless steel four-position (tip-up/down, right/left carry)
4-position steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Rescue situationsCutting seatbelts and tough materialsEmergency use
EDCHikingCampingHunting
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Efficient cutting through tough materialsSafe blunt-tip designLightweight and strong handleSecure lockback mechanismAmbidextrous carry options
Great edge retention with K390 steelLightweight and ergonomic with secure gripGood size for EDC and outdoor use
Common complaints
Unknown
Some reports of slight blade sloppiness when openingHandle feel not preferred by all users