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Benchmade Dejavoo vs Spyderco Dodo
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Dodo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 92% 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$225Most expensive
US$195Cheapest
Weight
116.28 g (4.10 oz)Heaviest
82.1 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.33 mm (3.95 in)Longest
52.3 mm (2.06 in)Shortest
Overall length
231.65 mm (9.12 in)Longest
158.8 mm (6.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
131.32 mm (5.17 in)Longest
111.1 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM M4
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Natural G-10
Finish
Satin (some variants stonewashed)
Blade with satin or black DLC finish (varies by variant)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Patented Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-Down Stainless Steel
Reversible Wire Tension Tip-Up
Use case profile
Best for
Collector's knifeEDC for those desiring an elegant design
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingDetailed/fine cutting
Not best for
Heavy tactical useHardcore utilityUsers desiring strong blade retention or aggressive grip traction
Unknown
Common praise
Elegant and classy design by Bob LumLightweight despite its sizeGreat edge retention and corrosion resistance due to CPM S30V steelGood ergonomics with comfortable handle contoursSmooth thumb hole opening mechanism
Outstanding edge retention and wear resistance of CPM M4 steelStrong and reliable Ball Bearing LockErgonomic handle with finger choilsCompact size with good utility
Common complaints
Blade retention can be weak; blade may fall out if carried looselyTip-down-only pocket clip can be inconvenient for some usersRelatively smooth handle offers less traction for tactical purposesLack of jimping reduces grip securityNot strongest lock for heavy use
Unconventional and unusual appearance may not appeal to allShort blade length under 2 inches