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Spyderco Slysz Bowie vs WE Knife Speedliner
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Speedliner stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Speedliner stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Speedliner stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Speedliner stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Speedliner stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Speedliner stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$374Cheapest
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
120 g (4.23 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
87 mm (3.43 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Overall length
198 mm (7.80 in)Shortest
204 mm (8.03 in)Longest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Titanium
6AL4V Titanium (Titanium Handle model), Carbon Fiber (Carbon Fiber Handle model)
Finish
Satin / stonewashed (varies by version)
Damasteel Blade, Gray Titanium Finish
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Flipper
Clip type
Wire clip, reversible deep-pocket
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryMedium-sized folding knife usersUsers desiring a premium titanium framelock folder
EDCTactical useOutdoor use
Not best for
Heavy duty cutting choresUsers needing large fixed blades
Left-handed users (clip only on right)
Common praise
High quality manufacturingComfortable ergonomicsSmooth deploymentRefined frame lockGood balance and medium sizeExcellent blade steel (M390 or CTS-XHP)Suitable for everyday carry
Excellent blade steel with great edge retentionHigh quality fit and finishUnique and ergonomic handle shapeVery fast and strong frame lockRobust and capable outdoor knife
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
ExpensiveSlightly heavyRight side only clip not ideal for left-handed usersAggressive tactical look may not suit everyone
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