Comparison Console
Spyderco Rubicon vs Spyderco Southard
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Southard stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Southard stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Southard stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Southard stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Southard stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 7% 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
Unknown
US$289.95
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
77 mm (3.03 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
189 mm (7.44 in)Shortest
202 mm (7.95 in)Longest
Closed length
113 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.9 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CTS-204P
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
G10, Titanium
Finish
Satin
Stonewashed, satin finish (depending on variant)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper, thumb hole
Flipper, thumb hole
Clip type
Tip-up (right)
Stainless steel, tip-up, right side carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight EDCCollector's piece with premium finish
Everyday carryEDCHigh-performance folding knife use
Not best for
Heavy-duty utility workTasks requiring larger blade size
Unknown
Common praise
Beautiful carbon fibre handleGreat flipper actionEase of opening the knife for maintenanceNice blade shapeHigh quality carbon fiber handle finish
Excellent ergonomicsAdvanced materials and constructionSolid locking mechanismAmbidextrous one-hand opening
Common complaints
Some minor issues noted in reviews but outweighed by positives
Flipper opening can be stiff and cause finger discomfort without break-inLockup may feel less than ideal to some users (~60-70%)