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Benchmade Contego vs Spyderco YoJumbo
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Contego stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Contego stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the longest option for blade 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$245Cheapest
US$298Most expensive
Weight
167.83 g (5.92 oz)Heaviest
150 g (5.29 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.1 mm (3.98 in)Longest
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
Overall length
235.7 mm (9.28 in)Shortest
236 mm (9.29 in)Longest
Closed length
134.6 mm (5.30 in)Shortest
136 mm (5.35 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
CPM S30V (standard variants), CPM SPY27 (variant)
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Cerakote finish (corrosion resistance), Satin finish (some versions)
Satin or DLC coating
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Fully accessible Trademark Round Hole (ambidextrous, one-handed)
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Four-position pocket clip, configurable for tip-up or tip-down carry, either side
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical situationsSelf-defenseDurable daily carry
Everyday carryPersonal defensePrecise cutting tasksUsers with larger hands
Not best for
Very discreet daily use due to size and weight
Users requiring fixed bladesUsers preferring non-folding knives
Common praise
Strong and durable bladeSmooth and solid AXIS lockAmbidextrous usageGood grip with textured G10 handleFast and easy opening
Ergonomic design for larger handsSharp and precise Wharncliffe bladeLightweight due to skeletonized linersStrong and reliable Compression LockVersatile clip positioningHigh-quality blade steels with good edge retention
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
Premium price pointHeavy for some users (150 g)