Benchmade Bailout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Chaparral stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Spyderco Chaparral stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Spyderco Chaparral stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Spyderco Chaparral stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Spyderco Chaparral stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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.
Birdseye Maple or FRN (Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon)
Finish
Cerakote or Anodized Black
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Thumb hole (Round Hole)
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Reversible deep pocket wire clip for tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Tactical Use▣First Responders▣Lightweight Durable Work Knife
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Gentleman's Knife▣Lightweight Slicing▣Office Use
Not best for
!Delicate Or Fine Slicing Tasks!Heavy Prying And Chipping!Corrosive Environments
!Heavy Duty Work!Hard Use Cutting Tasks
Common praise
✓Excellent Edge Retention And Toughness Of CPM M4 Steel✓Lightweight Yet Rugged And Durable✓Smooth Ambidextrous Axis Lock Mechanism✓Deep Carry Clip For Discreet Carry
✓Lightweight And Slim Design✓Excellent Ergonomics With Good Grip Texture And Finger Choil✓High Quality Cts Xhp Steel Blade With Great Edge Retention And Corrosion Resistance✓Solid Back Lock Mechanism With Satisfying Lock Up✓Ambidextrous One Handed Opening Via Large Round Hole✓Reversible Deep Pocket Clip For Tip Up Carry
Common complaints
⚠Clip Can Be Tight For Thick Pockets⚠3v Steel (early Version) Is Not Fully Stainless And Requires Maintenance
⚠Lock Bar May Be Stiff To Disengage On Some Models