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Spyderco Slysz Bowie vs Spyderco YoJumbo
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% 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$298Cheapest
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
150 g (5.29 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
101 mm (3.98 in)Longest
Overall length
198 mm (7.80 in)Shortest
236 mm (9.29 in)Longest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
136 mm (5.35 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390
CPM S30V (standard variants), CPM SPY27 (variant)
Handle material
Titanium
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin / stonewashed (varies by version)
Satin or DLC coating
Lock type
Frame lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Fully accessible Trademark Round Hole (ambidextrous, one-handed)
Clip type
Wire clip, reversible deep-pocket
Four-position pocket clip, configurable for tip-up or tip-down carry, either side
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryMedium-sized folding knife usersUsers desiring a premium titanium framelock folder
Everyday carryPersonal defensePrecise cutting tasksUsers with larger hands
Not best for
Heavy duty cutting choresUsers needing large fixed blades
Users requiring fixed bladesUsers preferring non-folding knives
Common praise
High quality manufacturingComfortable ergonomicsSmooth deploymentRefined frame lockGood balance and medium sizeExcellent blade steel (M390 or CTS-XHP)Suitable for everyday carry
Ergonomic design for larger handsSharp and precise Wharncliffe bladeLightweight due to skeletonized linersStrong and reliable Compression LockVersatile clip positioningHigh-quality blade steels with good edge retention
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
Premium price pointHeavy for some users (150 g)