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Benchmade Bailout vs Spyderco P'Kal
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 43% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Bailout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$350Cheapest
US$389Most expensive
Weight
59.4 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Longest
187 mm (7.36 in)Shortest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
10.5 mm (0.41 in)Thickest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
CPM S30V
Handle material
Aluminum or Grivory
G-10 laminate over skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Cerakote or Anodized Black
Unknown
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Trademark Round Hole and removable Emerson opener
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Reversible steel wire clip, tip-up carry for left or right hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useFirst respondersLightweight durable work knife
Everyday carryTactical useSelf defense
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
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
Clip can be tight for thick pockets3V steel (early version) is not fully stainless and requires maintenance
Minimal handle jimping and traction affecting gripPivot screw may loosen without loctitePocket clip placement could be improved