Comparison Console
Benchmade Arcane vs Spyderco Sliverax
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 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Sliverax stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Sliverax stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Sliverax stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Sliverax stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 4% 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$270
US$270
Weight
81.65 g (2.88 oz)Lightest
93.5 g (3.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Shortest
88.4 mm (3.48 in)Longest
Overall length
196.1 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Longest
Closed length
114.8 mm (4.52 in)Shortest
117.9 mm (4.64 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3.51 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM S30V
Handle material
7075-T6 Aluminum
Carbon Fiber, G-10
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Assisted-opening, flipper
Flipper, Thumb Hole
Clip type
Deep-Carry, reversible tip-up
Wire pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban useTactical
Everyday carry (EDC)
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
Slim profile and lightweight designExcellent ergonomics and comfortable handleStrong and easy to operate compression lockVersatile one-handed opening with flipper and thumb holeGood edge retention and cutting leverage
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