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Benchmade Autocrat vs Spyderco P'Kal
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 26% 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$389Cheapest
Weight
111.41 g (3.93 oz)Heaviest
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
94.23 mm (3.71 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
222.25 mm (8.75 in)Longest
187 mm (7.36 in)Shortest
Closed length
128.02 mm (5.04 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.67 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
G10 composite
G-10 laminate over skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
DLC coated black
Unknown
Lock type
N/A
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Double-action out-the-front automatic (spine-fire slide)
Trademark Round Hole and removable Emerson opener
Clip type
Deep-carry, reversible tip-down MALICE clip (MOLLE compatible)
Reversible steel wire clip, tip-up carry for left or right hand
Use case profile
Best for
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical useRapid deployment
Everyday carryTactical useSelf defense
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
High-quality materials and constructionInnovative and ergonomic handle design for tactical useStrong and reliable locking mechanismAmbidextrous clip and opening featuresMade in USA quality
Common complaints
Blade comes dull from factory requiring honingDouble-edged dagger blade not versatile for all EDC tasksRelatively high price for steel type
Minimal handle jimping and traction affecting gripPivot screw may loosen without loctitePocket clip placement could be improved