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Benchmade Bugout vs Spyderco Rubicon
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 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 127% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for overall length.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the longest option for overall length.
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
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.3 mm (3.24 in)Longest
77 mm (3.03 in)Shortest
Overall length
189.7 mm (7.47 in)Longest
189 mm (7.44 in)Shortest
Closed length
107.2 mm (4.22 in)Shortest
113 mm (4.45 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
Grivory
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Cerakote on blade with Black Oxide on clip
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Flipper, thumb hole
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Tip-up (right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight outdoor useUltralight hiking and backcountry adventuring
Everyday carryLightweight EDCCollector's piece with premium finish
Not best for
Heavy-duty survival tasksBatonning or heavy chopping
Heavy-duty utility workTasks requiring larger blade size
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
Beautiful carbon fibre handleGreat flipper actionEase of opening the knife for maintenanceNice blade shapeHigh quality carbon fiber handle finish
Common complaints
Handle scales feel slightly flexible under pressureNot intended for heavy-duty useClip's black oxide finish shows wear over time
Some minor issues noted in reviews but outweighed by positives