Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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.
!Heavy chopping or prying tasks!Tasks requiring pointed blade tip
Common praise
✓Elegant and classy design by Bob Lum✓Lightweight despite its size✓Great edge retention and corrosion resistance due to CPM S30V steel✓Good ergonomics with comfortable handle contours✓Smooth thumb hole opening mechanism
✓Highly corrosion-resistant blade steel for saltwater use✓Ergonomic FRN handle with volcano grip texture✓Ambidextrous reversible pocket clip✓Effective cutting performance with hollow-ground serrated or plain edge blades
Common complaints
⚠Blade retention can be weak; blade may fall out if carried loosely⚠Tip-down-only pocket clip can be inconvenient for some users⚠Relatively smooth handle offers less traction for tactical purposes⚠Lack of jimping reduces grip security⚠Not strongest lock for heavy use
⚠Some versions heavier than comparable knives⚠Limited tip for piercing tasks due to sheepfoot blade shape