Comparison Console
Benchmade Bedlam vs Spyderco Slysz Bowie
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 25% 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$450
US$450
Weight
201.61 g (7.11 oz)Heaviest
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.33 mm (3.95 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Overall length
246.83 mm (9.72 in)Longest
198 mm (7.80 in)Shortest
Closed length
146.3 mm (5.76 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
M390
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Titanium
Finish
Satin or coated blade options
Satin / stonewashed (varies by version)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Manual with thumb studs or automatic with Auto AXIS mechanism
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Deep carry reversible tip-up steel pocket clip
Wire clip, reversible deep-pocket
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryCutting through resistant materialsHooking and slicing tasksUsers needing ambidextrous operation
Everyday carryMedium-sized folding knife usersUsers desiring a premium titanium framelock folder
Not best for
Precision cutting tasksUsers preferring lightweight knives for all-day carry
Heavy duty cutting choresUsers needing large fixed blades
Common praise
Strong and durable blade and build qualityEffective slicing and hooking performance with scimitar bladeComfortable and secure grip with textured sculpted G10 handleReliable AXIS Lock mechanism is ambidextrous and smoothDeep carry reversible pocket clip allows subtle carry despite large size
High quality manufacturingComfortable ergonomicsSmooth deploymentRefined frame lockGood balance and medium sizeExcellent blade steel (M390 or CTS-XHP)Suitable for everyday carry
Common complaints
Heavier than some everyday carry knivesMay feel bulky or large in handPotential difficulty sharpening scimitar blade shape
Higher price pointSome design changes less desirable compared to original modelOriginal stonewashed finish replaced by satin in newer versionRough edges at blade opening hole and jimping on new versionLong handle may feel disproportionate for some users