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Spyderco Slysz Bowie vs Spyderco Techno 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Techno 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Techno 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Techno 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Techno 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Techno 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Techno 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 34% 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$450Most expensive
US$400Cheapest
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
96.39 g (3.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
87 mm (3.43 in)Longest
65 mm (2.56 in)Shortest
Overall length
198 mm (7.80 in)Longest
152 mm (5.98 in)Shortest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)
3.5 mm (0.14 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390
CTS-XHP
Handle material
Titanium
6AL-4V Titanium
Finish
Satin / stonewashed (varies by version)
Stonewash
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Wire clip, reversible deep-pocket
Reversible deep-pocket wire clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryMedium Sized Folding Knife UsersUsers Desiring A Premium Titanium Framelock Folder
Everyday CarryHeavy Duty Folding Knife Use
Not best for
Heavy Duty Cutting ChoresUsers Needing Large Fixed Blades
Unknown
Common praise
High Quality ManufacturingComfortable ErgonomicsSmooth DeploymentRefined Frame LockGood Balance And Medium SizeExcellent Blade Steel (M390 Or Cts Xhp)Suitable For Everyday Carry
Excellent Build Quality And Edge RetentionVersatile And Compact DesignStrong And Reliable Frame LockAmbidextrous Carry Options
Common complaints
Higher Price PointSome Design Changes Less Desirable Compared To Original ModelOriginal Stonewashed Finish Replaced By Satin In Newer VersionRough Edges At Blade Opening Hole And Jimping On New VersionLong Handle May Feel Disproportionate For Some Users
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