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Benchmade Arcane vs Spyderco Worker
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Worker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Arcane stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Worker stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Worker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Worker stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Worker stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 23% 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$280Most expensive
Weight
81.65 g (2.88 oz)Heaviest
57 g (2.01 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Longest
66 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
Overall length
196.1 mm (7.72 in)Longest
165 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.8 mm (4.52 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
7075-T6 Aluminum
Green G10
Finish
Satin
Unknown
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Assisted-opening, flipper
Round Hole for ambidextrous one-hand opening
Clip type
Deep-Carry, reversible tip-up
Four-position steel pocket clip (configurable tip-up or tip-down on both sides)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban useTactical
Everyday carryAmbidextrous useIntricate slicing and trimming
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
Functional ambidextrous designHigh-quality VG-10 steelClassic Spyderco design with modern improvements
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