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Benchmade Crooked River vs Spyderco Autonomy 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River 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$360Cheapest
US$434Most expensive
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
236 mm (9.29 in)Longest
214 mm (8.43 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
125 mm (4.92 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
LC200N stainless steel
Handle material
Black canvas Micarta with burnt copper aluminum bolsters
Black textured G-10
Finish
DLC Battlewash black finish
Black DLC or satin finish options
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Button lock with safety
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Automatic push button
Clip type
Split Arrow
Four-position hourglass pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingOutdoor tasksEDCCuttingSkinningFood preparation
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
High-quality materials and workmanshipSmooth and reliable AXIS lock mechanismComfortable and secure gripExcellent edge retentionAmbidextrous designLifetime warranty with LifeSharp service
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
Slightly heavier and larger than comparable knivesPremium price pointWood handle can be smooth and may require roughening for grip
Relatively heavy at 156 grams, considered heavy for some EDC users