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Benchmade Bugout vs Spyderco Manbug
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Manbug stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Manbug stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Manbug stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 112% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manbug stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 163% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manbug stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manbug stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 65% 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$180Most expensive
US$85Cheapest
Weight
52.5 g (1.85 oz)Heaviest
20 g (0.71 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.3 mm (3.24 in)Longest
50 mm (1.97 in)Shortest
Overall length
189.7 mm (7.47 in)Longest
113 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
Closed length
107.2 mm (4.22 in)Longest
64 mm (2.52 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
VG10 or CPM SPY27 stainless steel
Handle material
Grivory
FRN
Finish
Cerakote on blade with Black Oxide on clip
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight outdoor useUltralight hiking and backcountry adventuring
Everyday carryKeychain carryPrecise and detailed cutting
Not best for
Heavy-duty survival tasksBatonning or heavy chopping
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptionally lightweight (1.85 ounces)Strong edge retention of S30V steelSmooth and slim profile easily carried in pocketReliable ambidextrous Axis Lock mechanismDurable Cerakote blade finish resists wear
Excellent cutting performance for its sizeLightweight and easy to carryReliable back lock mechanismSecure grip with bi-directional texturing on handleGood edge retention (especially CPM SPY27 version)
Common complaints
Handle scales feel slightly flexible under pressureNot intended for heavy-duty useClip's black oxide finish shows wear over time
Not suitable for heavy-duty tasks due to small sizeNo pocket clip included