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Benchmade Dejavoo vs Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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$225Cheapest
US$296Most expensive
Weight
116.28 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.33 mm (3.95 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Overall length
231.65 mm (9.12 in)Longest
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
Closed length
131.32 mm (5.17 in)Longest
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM-M4 tool steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Carbon Fiber/G10 Laminate
Finish
Satin (some variants stonewashed)
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-Down Stainless Steel
Ambidextrous 4-Position Pocket Clip (Tip-Up/Tip-Down, Left or Right)
Use case profile
Best for
Collector's knifeEDC for those desiring an elegant design
EDCHeavy-duty slicingTough cutting tasks
Not best for
Heavy tactical useHardcore utilityUsers desiring strong blade retention or aggressive grip traction
Environments requiring low-maintenance stainless steel blades
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
Excellent edge retentionVery sharp out of the boxRobust construction and feelSmooth action with phosphor bronze washersAmbidextrous carry options
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
Requires diligent maintenance to avoid corrosionHandle ergonomics can feel blocky and less refinedHeavier and thicker compared to some other EDC foldersNot a discreet carry due to clip style and size