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Spyderco SpydieChef vs WE Knife Inmate
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Inmate stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Inmate stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Inmate stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Inmate stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% 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$318Cheapest
US$350Most expensive
Weight
108 g (3.81 oz)Lightest
116.9 g (4.12 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
84 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
93.9 mm (3.70 in)Longest
Overall length
198 mm (7.80 in)Shortest
213.4 mm (8.40 in)Longest
Closed length
113 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
121.3 mm (4.78 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.6 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
LC200N
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Titanium
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Satin
Stonewashed
Lock type
Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.)
Frame Lock
Opening method
Spyderco hole for ambidextrous one hand opening
Front Flipper
Clip type
Reversible wire clip, tip-up carry
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingKitchen tasksWater environment use
EDCTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent corrosion resistanceErgonomic and balanced designSharp, precise cutting abilityVersatile for kitchen and EDC use
High-quality CPM 20CV blade steel with good edge retentionStrong and lightweight titanium handleSmooth front flipper opening and solid frame lock
Common complaints
Requires careful handling when closing to avoid thumb injuryNeeds some loosening for optimal flick opening
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