Benchmade Bailout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Shaman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 148% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% 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.
▣Everyday Carry▣Tactical Use▣First Responders▣Lightweight Durable Work Knife
▣Everyday Carry▣Camping▣Outdoor Fieldwork▣Tactical Use
Not best for
!Delicate Or Fine Slicing Tasks!Heavy Prying And Chipping!Corrosive Environments
!Heavy Duty Prying
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 Yet Strong Design✓Versatile Carry Options With Four Position Clip✓Superior Edge Retention Especially With Magnacut Steel✓Good Grip Texture On Handle Materials✓Reliable And Safe Compression Lock Mechanism
Common complaints
⚠Clip Can Be Tight For Thick Pockets⚠3v Steel (early Version) Is Not Fully Stainless And Requires Maintenance
⚠Some Models Heavier Than Others⚠Not Suitable For Prying Tasks⚠Limited Blade Length For Some Heavy Users