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Benchmade Crooked River vs Spyderco Phoenix
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 34% 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$310Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
116.23 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
236 mm (9.29 in)Longest
184.15 mm (7.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
116.06 mm (4.57 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Black canvas Micarta with burnt copper aluminum bolsters
Titanium with White (Cream) Micarta overlays
Finish
DLC Battlewash black finish
Satin finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Split Arrow
Tip up steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingOutdoor tasksEDCCuttingSkinningFood preparation
EDCCollectorsUsers seeking high-tech materials and designUsers wanting a lightweight, sleek folding knife
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High-quality materials and workmanshipSmooth and reliable AXIS lock mechanismComfortable and secure gripExcellent edge retentionAmbidextrous designLifetime warranty with LifeSharp service
High-quality VG-10 blade steelSmooth ball bearing lockPremium titanium and micarta handle materialsLightweight and ergonomic designAmbidextrous thumb hole for easy opening
Common complaints
Slightly heavier and larger than comparable knivesPremium price pointWood handle can be smooth and may require roughening for grip
Discontinued, availability limitedPremium price