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Benchmade Arcane vs Spyderco Chaparral
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Chaparral stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Arcane stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chaparral stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chaparral stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chaparral stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chaparral stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$270Cheapest
US$286Most expensive
Weight
81.65 g (2.88 oz)Heaviest
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Longest
71 mm (2.80 in)Shortest
Overall length
196.1 mm (7.72 in)Longest
162 mm (6.38 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.8 mm (4.52 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thickest
1.9 mm (0.07 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CTS-XHP stainless steel
Handle material
7075-T6 Aluminum
Birdseye Maple or FRN (Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon)
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Assisted-opening, flipper
Thumb hole (Round Hole)
Clip type
Deep-Carry, reversible tip-up
Reversible deep pocket wire clip for tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban useTactical
Everyday carry (EDC)Gentleman's knifeLightweight slicingOffice use
Not best for
Heavy use cutting tasksBeginners in sharpening
Heavy duty workHard use cutting tasks
Common praise
Durable blade for daily useEasy one-handed opening with flipperComfortable for both handsSecure AXIS lockSleek and lightweight design
Lightweight and slim designExcellent ergonomics with good grip texture and finger choilHigh quality CTS XHP steel blade with great edge retention and corrosion resistanceSolid back lock mechanism with satisfying lock upAmbidextrous one-handed opening via large round holeReversible deep pocket clip for tip-up carry
Common complaints
Blade can be hard to sharpen for beginnersHandle may feel cold in winterPocket clip might be too tightBlade can chip under heavy use
Lock bar may be stiff to disengage on some models