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Benchmade Arcane vs Spyderco Ikuchi
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$256Cheapest
Weight
81.65 g (2.88 oz)Heaviest
59.5 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Shortest
82.8 mm (3.26 in)Longest
Overall length
196.1 mm (7.72 in)Longest
193.4 mm (7.61 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.8 mm (4.52 in)Longest
110.5 mm (4.35 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM S30V
Handle material
7075-T6 Aluminum
Carbon fiber / G-10 laminate with skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Satin
Satin finish blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Assisted-opening, flipper
Flipper
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 CarryPrecision detail work
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
Lightweight and slim profileSmooth, easy opening via flipperSecure Compression LockReversible wire clip for left or right tip-up carrySharp and precise blade suitable for detail work
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
Unknown