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Benchmade Arcane vs Spyderco Dodo
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Dodo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 55% 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$270Most expensive
US$195Cheapest
Weight
81.65 g (2.88 oz)Lightest
82.1 g (2.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Longest
52.3 mm (2.06 in)Shortest
Overall length
196.1 mm (7.72 in)Longest
158.8 mm (6.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.8 mm (4.52 in)Longest
111.1 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM M4
Handle material
7075-T6 Aluminum
Natural G-10
Finish
Satin
Blade with satin or black DLC finish (varies by variant)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Patented Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Assisted-opening, flipper
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Deep-Carry, reversible tip-up
Reversible Wire Tension Tip-Up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban useTactical
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingDetailed/fine cutting
Not best for
Heavy use cutting tasksBeginners in sharpening
Unknown
Common praise
Durable blade for daily useEasy one-handed opening with flipperComfortable for both handsSecure AXIS lockSleek and lightweight design
Outstanding edge retention and wear resistance of CPM M4 steelStrong and reliable Ball Bearing LockErgonomic handle with finger choilsCompact size with good utility
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
Unconventional and unusual appearance may not appeal to allShort blade length under 2 inches