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Spyderco UK Penknife vs Spyderco Urban
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Urban stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Urban stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Urban stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Urban stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Urban stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Urban stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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$135Most expensive
US$105Cheapest
Weight
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
57 g (2.01 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
75 mm (2.95 in)Longest
66 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
Overall length
175 mm (6.89 in)Longest
154 mm (6.06 in)Shortest
Closed length
100 mm (3.94 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM SPY27 stainless steel
Bohler M398 / N690Co (sources differ)
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
FRN
Finish
Satin-finished blade
Satin
Lock type
SlipIt (non-locking)
Slipjoint (non-locking)
Opening method
One-handed opening via Spyderco Trademark Round Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Deep-pocket wire clip, reversible for ambidextrous tip-up carry
Wire clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryEDC
Everyday Carry In Legal Restrictive AreasLightweight EDC UseFine Cutting Tasks
Not best for
Locking Blade Knife UsersLegal Jurisdictions Prohibiting Locking Blades
Heavy Duty Cutting Requiring Blade LockHard Work That Risks Blade ClosureCutting Very Tough Materials
Common praise
Excellent Edge Retention And Toughness Thanks To CPM Spy27 SteelLightweight And Durable G 10 HandleConvenient Reversible Pocket Clip For Ambidextrous Tip Up CarrySafe, Legal Non Locking Slipjoint Design With Ambidextrous One Handed Opening
Lightweight And Compact DesignExcellent Blade Steel With Good Edge RetentionComfortable And Secure Grip With Finger ChoilDiscreet And Socially Friendly Non Locking Slipjoint MechanismPositive And Distinct Opening And Closing Clicks
Common complaints
Not Suitable For Users Preferring Locking BladesLimited Blade Length (approximately 2.95 Inches) For Heavy Duty Tasks
Not Suitable For Hard Or Heavy Duty Cutting Tasks Due To Slipjoint DesignBlade Steel May Require Care To Prevent Rust (especially K390 Variant)Limited Blade Length May Restrict Some Uses
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