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Benchmade Auto Presidio II vs Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 152% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 24% 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$209.99Most expensive
US$159.95Cheapest
Weight
179.2 g (6.32 oz)Heaviest
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
94.5 mm (3.72 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
221.5 mm (8.72 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.149 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
Black anodized 6061-T6 billet aluminum
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Coated black blade
Satin finish
Lock type
AXIS® lock
Ball joint slipjoint (non-locking)
Opening method
Automatic-opening
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Deep-carry clip reversible tip-up
Tip-up pocket clip, reversible/ambidextrous
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryDurability and reliabilityOne-handed automatic opening
Everyday carry in regions with restrictive carry lawsTactical usePrecision cutting
Not best for
Non-automatic knife preferences
Heavy-duty chopping tasksFixed blade knife uses
Common praise
Durable and strong constructionLightweight despite sturdy materialsSmooth and reliable automatic AXIS® opening mechanismGood combo edge blade for versatile cutting tasksDeep-carry reversible clip for comfortable carry
High-quality CPM-S30V steel bladeInnovative ball joint slipjoint lock system with half-stopLightweight carbon fiber handleLegal carry blade length under 3 inchesErgonomic finger choil enhances safety and grip
Common complaints
Price point higher than some comparable knivesNot ideal for those preferring manual opening mechanisms
Non-locking slipjoint may not suit users desiring locking mechanismLack of sheath or pouch included