Cool, I said "equal" because compares to = comparable = akin = equal. All synonyms.

MSPR may be similar, but new Southards can be had for $250, no XM sells below MRSP ($385 3", 3.5", $550 24) no matter your credentials.

Both have Ti and G10, both have flippers and are frame locks . But I don't see them as close enough to one another to compare head-to-head. I do see why you suggested the Spydie is less ZT though.