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Benchmade Anthem vs Spyderco P'Kal
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Anthem stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% 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$525Most expensive
US$389Cheapest
Weight
103.76 g (3.66 oz)Lightest
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
204.7 mm (8.06 in)Longest
187 mm (7.36 in)Shortest
Closed length
115.8 mm (4.56 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.845 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-20CV
CPM S30V
Handle material
Single piece billet titanium
G-10 laminate over skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Stonewashed
Unknown
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Manual-opening
Trademark Round Hole and removable Emerson opener
Clip type
Reversible titanium tip-up clip
Reversible steel wire clip, tip-up carry for left or right hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry
Everyday carryTactical useSelf defense
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Robust and solid constructionExcellent edge retention and sharpnessLightweight and ergonomic designAmbidextrous with dual thumb studs and reversible clip
High-quality materials and constructionInnovative and ergonomic handle design for tactical useStrong and reliable locking mechanismAmbidextrous clip and opening featuresMade in USA quality
Common complaints
High retail priceStonewash finish perceived to dull the material luster
Minimal handle jimping and traction affecting gripPivot screw may loosen without loctitePocket clip placement could be improved