Comparison Console
Benchmade Bugout vs Spyderco Pingo
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Pingo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Pingo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Pingo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Pingo stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 29% 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$180
Unknown
Weight
52.5 g (1.85 oz)Lightest
54 g (1.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.3 mm (3.24 in)Longest
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
Overall length
189.7 mm (7.47 in)Longest
147 mm (5.79 in)Shortest
Closed length
107.2 mm (4.22 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
Böhler N690Co
Handle material
Grivory
FRN
Finish
Cerakote on blade with Black Oxide on clip
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Slipjoint
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Two-handed opening
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Tip-up, reversible, left/right
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight outdoor useUltralight hiking and backcountry adventuring
Everyday carry (EDC)
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
Lightweight and compactDurable FRN handleGood blade steelSuitable for legal carry in restrictive regions
Common complaints
Handle scales feel slightly flexible under pressureNot intended for heavy-duty useClip's black oxide finish shows wear over time
Blade does not lockNo one-handed opening