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Benchmade Anthem vs Spyderco SpydieChef
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$318Cheapest
Weight
103.76 g (3.66 oz)Lightest
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
84 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
Overall length
204.7 mm (8.06 in)Longest
198 mm (7.80 in)Shortest
Closed length
115.8 mm (4.56 in)Longest
113 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.845 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-20CV
LC200N
Handle material
Single piece billet titanium
Titanium
Finish
Stonewashed
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.)
Opening method
Manual-opening
Spyderco hole for ambidextrous one hand opening
Clip type
Reversible titanium tip-up clip
Reversible wire clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry
Everyday carryCampingKitchen tasksWater environment use
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
Excellent corrosion resistanceErgonomic and balanced designSharp, precise cutting abilityVersatile for kitchen and EDC use
Common complaints
High retail priceStonewash finish perceived to dull the material luster
Requires careful handling when closing to avoid thumb injuryNeeds some loosening for optimal flick opening