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Benchmade Auto Stryker vs Spyderco Matriarch 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Stryker stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Stryker stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Stryker stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Matriarch 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$233.75Most expensive
US$182Cheapest
Weight
119.07 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
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
217 mm (8.54 in)Longest
Closed length
119.4 mm (4.70 in)Shortest
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
FRN
Finish
Coated blade steel
Black TiCN-coated blade (in Emerson Wave model)
Lock type
Spine slide lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Push button automatic with integrated safety
Spyderco Round Hole and Emerson Opener wave feature
Clip type
Removable steel carry clip, tip-up
Four-position clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryAutomatic knife enthusiasts
Everyday carryPersonal protectionHuntingCampingTactical use
Not best for
Users not allowed to carry automatic knivesUsers preferring manual opening knives
Heavy-duty fixed blade tasks
Common praise
Smooth and fast blade deploymentSturdy lockup with no blade playLightweight and strong aluminum handle
Exceptional cutting performance with serrated VG-10 bladeFast and confident deployment with Emerson OpenerLightweight yet strong FRN handle with good gripVersatile carry options with four-position clipDurable build suitable for tactical and outdoor use
Common complaints
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