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Benchmade Auto Stryker vs Spyderco Phoenix
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Auto Stryker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% 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 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Stryker stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Stryker stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Stryker stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% 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$233.75Cheapest
US$310Most expensive
Weight
119.07 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
116.23 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.44 mm (3.60 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
210.8 mm (8.30 in)Longest
184.15 mm (7.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
119.4 mm (4.70 in)Longest
116.06 mm (4.57 in)Shortest
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
Titanium with White (Cream) Micarta overlays
Finish
Coated blade steel
Satin finish
Lock type
Spine slide lock
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Push button automatic with integrated safety
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Removable steel carry clip, tip-up
Tip up steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryAutomatic knife enthusiasts
EDCCollectorsUsers seeking high-tech materials and designUsers wanting a lightweight, sleek folding knife
Not best for
Users not allowed to carry automatic knivesUsers preferring manual opening knives
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth and fast blade deploymentSturdy lockup with no blade playLightweight and strong aluminum handle
High-quality VG-10 blade steelSmooth ball bearing lockPremium titanium and micarta handle materialsLightweight and ergonomic designAmbidextrous thumb hole for easy opening
Common complaints
Unknown
Discontinued, availability limitedPremium price