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Benchmade CLA vs Spyderco P'Kal
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 6% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$400Most expensive
US$389Cheapest
Weight
98.44 g (3.47 oz)Lightest
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
199.39 mm (7.85 in)Longest
187 mm (7.36 in)Shortest
Closed length
113.03 mm (4.45 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.2 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
CPM S30V
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 laminate over skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
DLC Battlewash
Unknown
Lock type
Button lock
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Trademark Round Hole and removable Emerson opener
Clip type
Deep Carry
Reversible steel wire clip, tip-up carry for left or right hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useWorkhorse EDC
Everyday carryTactical useSelf defense
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent balance between size and weightHigh-quality MagnaCut steel bladeDurable G10 handle scalesReliable automatic push-button opening mechanism
High-quality materials and constructionInnovative and ergonomic handle design for tactical useStrong and reliable locking mechanismAmbidextrous clip and opening featuresMade in USA quality
Common complaints
Button lock can be initially stickyLack of blade lock indicator
Minimal handle jimping and traction affecting gripPivot screw may loosen without loctitePocket clip placement could be improved