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Benchmade Bailout vs Spyderco Chaparral
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
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
Spyderco Chaparral stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
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 heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chaparral stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chaparral stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$350Most expensive
US$286Cheapest
Weight
59.4 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
62 g (2.19 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
71 mm (2.80 in)Shortest
Overall length
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Longest
162 mm (6.38 in)Shortest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
10.5 mm (0.41 in)Thickest
1.9 mm (0.07 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
CTS-XHP stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum or Grivory
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 carryTactical useFirst respondersLightweight durable work knife
Everyday carry (EDC)Gentleman's knifeLightweight slicingOffice use
Not best for
Delicate or Fine Slicing TasksHeavy Prying and ChippingCorrosive Environments
Heavy duty workHard use cutting tasks
Common praise
Excellent edge retention and toughness of CPM-M4 steelLightweight yet rugged and durableSmooth ambidextrous AXIS lock mechanismDeep carry clip for discreet carry
Lightweight and slim designExcellent ergonomics with good grip texture and finger choilHigh quality CTS XHP steel blade with great edge retention and corrosion resistanceSolid back lock mechanism with satisfying lock upAmbidextrous one-handed opening via large round holeReversible deep pocket clip for tip-up carry
Common complaints
Clip can be tight for thick pockets3V steel (early version) is not fully stainless and requires maintenance
Lock bar may be stiff to disengage on some models