Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% 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.
Manual with thumb studs or automatic with Auto AXIS mechanism
Automatic push button
Clip type
Deep carry reversible tip-up steel pocket clip
Four-position hourglass pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
▣Tactical Use▣Everyday Carry▣Cutting Through Resistant Materials▣Hooking And Slicing Tasks▣Users Needing Ambidextrous Operation
▣Everyday Carry▣Tactical Use▣Marine Or Outdoor Use▣Users Requiring Corrosion Resistant Blade
Not best for
!Precision Cutting Tasks!Users Preferring Lightweight Knives For All Day Carry
!Users Preferring Lighter Knives For EDC (some Find It Heavy)
Common praise
✓Strong And Durable Blade And Build Quality✓Effective Slicing And Hooking Performance With Scimitar Blade✓Comfortable And Secure Grip With Textured Sculpted G10 Handle✓Reliable Axis Lock Mechanism Is Ambidextrous And Smooth✓Deep Carry Reversible Pocket Clip Allows Subtle Carry Despite Large Size
✓Exceptional Corrosion Resistance Due To Lc200n Steel✓Smooth And Reliable Automatic Opening With Button Lock And Safety✓Robust And Ergonomic G 10 Handle Providing Secure Grip✓High Quality USA Manufacturing
Common complaints
⚠Heavier Than Some Everyday Carry Knives⚠May Feel Bulky Or Large In Hand⚠Potential Difficulty Sharpening Scimitar Blade Shape
⚠Relatively Heavy At 156 Grams, Considered Heavy For Some EDC Users