Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Spyderco Amalgam 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.
Carbon fiber/G-10 laminate with nested, skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Coated black blade
Full-flat grind
Lock type
AXIS® lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Automatic-opening
Index-finger flipper opener and Trademark Round Hole
Clip type
Deep-carry clip reversible tip-up
Four-position pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
▣Tactical Use▣Everyday Carry▣Durability And Reliability▣One Handed Automatic Opening
▣Everyday Carry▣Hunting▣Camping▣Hiking▣Survival▣Tactical Use
Not best for
!Non Automatic Knife Preferences
Unknown
Common praise
✓Durable And Strong Construction✓Lightweight Despite Sturdy Materials✓Smooth And Reliable Automatic Axis® Opening Mechanism✓Good Combo Edge Blade For Versatile Cutting Tasks✓Deep Carry Reversible Clip For Comfortable Carry
✓Smooth Opening Action With Ball Bearing Washers✓Strong And Reliable Compression Lock✓Lightweight Yet Durable Handle Construction✓Ambidextrous Carry Options With Four Position Clip
Common complaints
⚠Price Point Higher Than Some Comparable Knives⚠Not Ideal For Those Preferring Manual Opening Mechanisms