Comparison Console
Benchmade CLA vs Spyderco Autonomy 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade CLA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade CLA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade CLA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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$400Cheapest
US$434Most expensive
Weight
98.44 g (3.47 oz)Lightest
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
199.39 mm (7.85 in)Shortest
214 mm (8.43 in)Longest
Closed length
113.03 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
125 mm (4.92 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
2.9 mm (0.11 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
LC200N stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Black textured G-10
Finish
DLC Battlewash
Black DLC or satin finish options
Lock type
Button lock
Button lock with safety
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Automatic push button
Clip type
Deep Carry
Four-position hourglass pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useWorkhorse EDC
Everyday carryTactical useMarine or outdoor useUsers requiring corrosion-resistant blade
Not best for
Unknown
Users preferring lighter knives for EDC (some find it heavy)
Common praise
Excellent balance between size and weightHigh-quality MagnaCut steel bladeDurable G10 handle scalesReliable automatic push-button opening mechanism
Exceptional corrosion resistance due to LC200N steelSmooth and reliable automatic opening with button lock and safetyRobust and ergonomic G-10 handle providing secure gripHigh-quality USA manufacturing
Common complaints
Button lock can be initially stickyLack of blade lock indicator
Relatively heavy at 156 grams, considered heavy for some EDC users