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Benchmade Crooked River vs Spyderco Amalgam
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$360Most expensive
US$330Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
122.08 g (4.31 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
Overall length
236 mm (9.29 in)Longest
226.06 mm (8.90 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
129.54 mm (5.10 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)Thickest
3.51 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM S30V
Handle material
Black canvas Micarta with burnt copper aluminum bolsters
Carbon fiber/G-10 laminate with nested, skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
DLC Battlewash black finish
Full-flat grind
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Index-finger flipper opener and Trademark Round Hole
Clip type
Split Arrow
Four-position pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingOutdoor tasksEDCCuttingSkinningFood preparation
Everyday carryHuntingCampingHikingSurvivalTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
High-quality materials and workmanshipSmooth and reliable AXIS lock mechanismComfortable and secure gripExcellent edge retentionAmbidextrous designLifetime warranty with LifeSharp service
Smooth opening action with ball-bearing washersStrong and reliable Compression LockLightweight yet durable handle constructionAmbidextrous carry options with four-position clip
Common complaints
Slightly heavier and larger than comparable knivesPremium price pointWood handle can be smooth and may require roughening for grip
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