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Benchmade Autocrat vs Spyderco Ikuchi
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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$256Cheapest
Weight
111.41 g (3.93 oz)Heaviest
59.5 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
94.23 mm (3.71 in)Longest
82.8 mm (3.26 in)Shortest
Overall length
222.25 mm (8.75 in)Longest
193.4 mm (7.61 in)Shortest
Closed length
128.02 mm (5.04 in)Longest
110.5 mm (4.35 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.67 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
G10 composite
Carbon fiber / G-10 laminate with skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
DLC coated black
Satin finish blade
Lock type
N/A
Compression Lock
Opening method
Double-action out-the-front automatic (spine-fire slide)
Flipper
Clip type
Deep-carry, reversible tip-down MALICE clip (MOLLE compatible)
Reversible deep-pocket wire clip for tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical UseRapid Deployment
Everyday CarryPrecision Detail Work
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
Lightweight And Slim ProfileSmooth, Easy Opening Via FlipperSecure Compression LockReversible Wire Clip For Left Or Right Tip Up CarrySharp And Precise Blade Suitable For Detail Work
Common complaints
Blade Comes Dull From Factory Requiring HoningDouble Edged Dagger Blade Not Versatile For All EDC TasksRelatively High Price For Steel Type
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