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Benchmade Bugout vs Spyderco Smock
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 50% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Bugout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Smock stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Smock stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Smock stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Smock stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$180Cheapest
US$240Most expensive
Weight
52.5 g (1.85 oz)Lightest
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.3 mm (3.24 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
189.7 mm (7.47 in)Shortest
202 mm (7.95 in)Longest
Closed length
107.2 mm (4.22 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
Grivory
Carbon Fiber & G-10 laminate
Finish
Cerakote on blade with Black Oxide on clip
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Flipper, Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Reversible Tip-Up Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Lightweight Outdoor UseUltralight Hiking And Backcountry Adventuring
Everyday Carry (EDC)HuntingTacticalCamping
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 Slim DesignStrong CPM S30V Blade SteelInnovative And Secure Compression Lock With Button ReleaseAmbidextrous Tip Up Pocket ClipEasy And Safe One Handed Closing
Common complaints
Handle Scales Feel Slightly Flexible Under PressureNot Intended For Heavy Duty UseClip's Black Oxide Finish Shows Wear Over Time
Unknown
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