Comparison Console
Benchmade Adira vs Spyderco Phoenix
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Adira stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Adira stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Adira stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Adira stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Adira stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 29% 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$250Cheapest
US$310Most expensive
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
116.23 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.5 mm (3.88 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
229 mm (9.02 in)Longest
184.15 mm (7.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
116.06 mm (4.57 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Grivory
Titanium with White (Cream) Micarta overlays
Finish
Stonewashed
Satin finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Thumbstud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Deep Carry, Reversible
Tip up steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Wet environmentsMarine useEDC (Everyday Carry)
EDCCollectorsUsers seeking high-tech materials and designUsers wanting a lightweight, sleek folding knife
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent corrosion resistanceReliable locking mechanismGood edge retentionComfortable ergonomic handle with water grip textureAmbidextrous carry options
High-quality VG-10 blade steelSmooth ball bearing lockPremium titanium and micarta handle materialsLightweight and ergonomic designAmbidextrous thumb hole for easy opening
Common complaints
Unknown
Discontinued, availability limitedPremium price