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Benchmade Crooked River vs Spyderco YoJumbo
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River 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 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River 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, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$298Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
150 g (5.29 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
Overall length
236 mm (9.29 in)
236 mm (9.29 in)
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Shortest
136 mm (5.35 in)Longest
Blade thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)Thickest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM S30V (standard variants), CPM SPY27 (variant)
Handle material
Black canvas Micarta with burnt copper aluminum bolsters
G-10 Laminate
Finish
DLC Battlewash black finish
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
Split Arrow
Four-position pocket clip, configurable for tip-up or tip-down carry, either side
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingOutdoor tasksEDCCuttingSkinningFood preparation
Everyday carryPersonal defensePrecise cutting tasksUsers with larger hands
Not best for
Unknown
Users requiring fixed bladesUsers preferring non-folding knives
Common praise
High-quality materials and workmanshipSmooth and reliable AXIS lock mechanismComfortable and secure gripExcellent edge retentionAmbidextrous designLifetime warranty with LifeSharp service
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
Slightly heavier and larger than comparable knivesPremium price pointWood handle can be smooth and may require roughening for grip
Premium price pointHeavy for some users (150 g)