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Benchmade Arcane vs Spyderco Paysan
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Arcane stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Arcane stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paysan stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 241% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paysan stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paysan stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paysan stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 22% 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$920Most expensive
Weight
81.65 g (2.88 oz)Lightest
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Shortest
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
Overall length
196.1 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
Closed length
114.8 mm (4.52 in)Shortest
123 mm (4.84 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM S90V
Handle material
7075-T6 Aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Satin
Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Assisted-opening, flipper
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Deep-Carry, reversible tip-up
Tip-up, right side
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban UseTactical
Everyday CarryGentleman's Knife
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
Smooth Opening Action With Ball Bearing WashersPremium CPM S90v Blade SteelDurable Titanium Handle With Reeve Integral LockCompact And Ergonomic DesignHigh Quality Construction And Finish
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
Right Hand Only Pocket Clip Orientation
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