Spyderco Shaman stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Shaman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% 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 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Zero Tolerance 0220 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Zero Tolerance 0220 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% 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 0220 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Zero Tolerance 0220 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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.
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Four-position Reversible Tip-up Clip
Reversible deep-carry clip (left/right, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday carry▣Camping▣Outdoor fieldwork▣Tactical use
▣EDC▣Collectors▣Users wanting premium materials and good edge retention
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 S35VN steel blade with excellent edge retention✓Smooth and fast KVT ball-bearing flipper opening✓Attractive stonewashed and bead blasted finish✓Reversible deep-carry clip allows ambidextrous carry✓Well-built titanium frame lock with hardened steel insert
Common complaints
⚠Some models heavier than others⚠Not suitable for prying tasks⚠Limited blade length for some heavy users