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Benchmade Autocrat vs Spyderco Amalgam
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$500Most expensive
US$330Cheapest
Weight
111.41 g (3.93 oz)Lightest
122.08 g (4.31 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
94.23 mm (3.71 in)Shortest
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Longest
Overall length
222.25 mm (8.75 in)Shortest
226.06 mm (8.90 in)Longest
Closed length
128.02 mm (5.04 in)Shortest
129.54 mm (5.10 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.67 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.51 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
G10 composite
Carbon fiber/G-10 laminate with nested, skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
DLC coated black
Full-flat grind
Lock type
N/A
Compression Lock
Opening method
Double-action out-the-front automatic (spine-fire slide)
Index-finger flipper opener and Trademark Round Hole
Clip type
Deep-carry, reversible tip-down MALICE clip (MOLLE compatible)
Four-position pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical useRapid deployment
Everyday carryHuntingCampingHikingSurvivalTactical use
Not best for
Heavy cutting tasksNon-tactical uses requiring single edged blades
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth and reliable actionHigh-quality G10 handle constructionLightweight and pocket friendlySolid build quality typical of BenchmadeExcellent edge retention of CPM-S30V steel
Smooth opening action with ball-bearing washersStrong and reliable Compression LockLightweight yet durable handle constructionAmbidextrous carry options with four-position clip
Common complaints
Blade comes dull from factory requiring honingDouble-edged dagger blade not versatile for all EDC tasksRelatively high price for steel type
Unknown