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Benchmade Auto Stryker vs Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Auto Stryker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Auto Stryker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Auto Stryker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Stryker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Stryker stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Benchmade Auto Stryker stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$233.75Cheapest
US$296Most expensive
Weight
119.07 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.44 mm (3.60 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Overall length
210.8 mm (8.30 in)Shortest
213 mm (8.39 in)Longest
Closed length
119.4 mm (4.70 in)Shortest
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
CPM-M4 tool steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
Carbon Fiber/G10 Laminate
Finish
Coated blade steel
Satin
Lock type
Spine slide lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Push button automatic with integrated safety
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Removable steel carry clip, tip-up
Ambidextrous 4-Position Pocket Clip (Tip-Up/Tip-Down, Left or Right)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseEveryday CarryAutomatic Knife Enthusiasts
EDCHeavy Duty SlicingTough Cutting Tasks
Not best for
Users Not Allowed To Carry Automatic KnivesUsers Preferring Manual Opening Knives
Environments Requiring Low Maintenance Stainless Steel Blades
Common praise
Smooth And Fast Blade DeploymentSturdy Lockup With No Blade PlayLightweight And Strong Aluminum Handle
Excellent Edge RetentionVery Sharp Out Of The BoxRobust Construction And FeelSmooth Action With Phosphor Bronze WashersAmbidextrous Carry Options
Common complaints
Unknown
Requires Diligent Maintenance To Avoid CorrosionHandle Ergonomics Can Feel Blocky And Less RefinedHeavier And Thicker Compared To Some Other EDC FoldersNot A Discreet Carry Due To Clip Style And Size
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