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Benchmade Contego vs Spyderco Dodo
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Dodo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 104% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 93% 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$245Most expensive
US$195Cheapest
Weight
167.83 g (5.92 oz)Heaviest
82.1 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.1 mm (3.98 in)Longest
52.3 mm (2.06 in)Shortest
Overall length
235.7 mm (9.28 in)Longest
158.8 mm (6.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
134.6 mm (5.30 in)Longest
111.1 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
CPM M4
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Natural G-10
Finish
Cerakote finish (corrosion resistance), Satin finish (some versions)
Blade with satin or black DLC finish (varies by variant)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Patented Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Reversible Wire Tension Tip-Up
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical situationsSelf-defenseDurable daily carry
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingDetailed/fine cutting
Not best for
Very discreet daily use due to size and weight
Unknown
Common praise
Strong and durable bladeSmooth and solid AXIS lockAmbidextrous usageGood grip with textured G10 handleFast and easy opening
Outstanding edge retention and wear resistance of CPM M4 steelStrong and reliable Ball Bearing LockErgonomic handle with finger choilsCompact size with good utility
Common complaints
Relatively large and heavy for pocket carrySome find the handle gimping excessiveThumb studs can be stiffNot the most discreet knife due to size and weight
Unconventional and unusual appearance may not appeal to allShort blade length under 2 inches