Spyderco Shaman stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Shaman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Zero Tolerance 0095BW stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Zero Tolerance 0095BW stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Zero Tolerance 0095BW stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Longest
Zero Tolerance 0095BW stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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.
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Flipper with KVT ball-bearing opening system
Clip type
Four-position Reversible Tip-up Clip
Reversible clip (left/right, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday carry▣Camping▣Outdoor fieldwork▣Tactical use
▣Everyday carry▣Tactical use▣Fans of premium materials▣Collectors
Not best for
!Heavy-duty prying
Unknown
Common praise
✓Lightweight yet strong design✓Versatile carry options with four-position clip✓Superior edge retention especially with MagnaCut steel✓Good grip texture on handle materials✓Reliable and safe Compression Lock mechanism
✓High quality materials and craftsmanship✓Smooth and effortless blade deployment✓Strong and reliable titanium frame lock✓Reversible pocket clip for convenient carry
Common complaints
⚠Some models heavier than others⚠Not suitable for prying tasks⚠Limited blade length for some heavy users