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Benchmade Bailout vs Spyderco Ladybug 3
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Ladybug 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Ladybug 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Ladybug 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2233% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ladybug 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 197% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ladybug 3 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ladybug 3 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 56% 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$15Cheapest
Weight
59.4 g (2.10 oz)Heaviest
20 g (0.71 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
49 mm (1.93 in)Shortest
Overall length
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)Longest
63 mm (2.48 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
10.5 mm (0.41 in)Thickest
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
K390 or VG-10 or H-1 (variants)
Handle material
Aluminum or Grivory
FRN
Finish
Cerakote or Anodized Black
Unknown
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Manual (folding knife)
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useFirst respondersLightweight durable work knife
Everyday carryHuntingTacticalCampingSurvivalHikingKeychain carry
Not best for
Delicate or Fine Slicing TasksHeavy Prying and ChippingCorrosive Environments
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent edge retention and toughness of CPM-M4 steelLightweight yet rugged and durableSmooth ambidextrous AXIS lock mechanismDeep carry clip for discreet carry
Exceptional edge retention and toughness of K390 steelCompact, keychain-ready sizeSecure back lock and one-handed operationLightweight FRN handle with confident grip
Common complaints
Clip can be tight for thick pockets3V steel (early version) is not fully stainless and requires maintenance
No pocket clip includedVery small size may be limiting for some tasks