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Benchmade Dejavoo vs Spyderco Persistence
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Persistence stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 650% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 43% 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$30Cheapest
Weight
116.28 g (4.10 oz)Heaviest
94 g (3.32 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.33 mm (3.95 in)Longest
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
Overall length
231.65 mm (9.12 in)Longest
174 mm (6.85 in)Shortest
Closed length
131.32 mm (5.17 in)Longest
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
FRN or G-10
Finish
Satin (some variants stonewashed)
PlainEdge or Black Oxide coated variants
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Spyderco round hole
Clip type
Tip-Down Stainless Steel
Four-position pocket clip (tip-up/tip-down, left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Collector's knifeEDC for those desiring an elegant design
Everyday carryEDCCampingHuntingUtilityTactical use
Not best for
Heavy tactical useHardcore utilityUsers desiring strong blade retention or aggressive grip traction
Heavy batoning or intensive wood chopping
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
Secure grip with textured handleSmooth deployment with round holeSolid liner lock and ambidextrous clipGood edge retention for priceLightweight and compact
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
G-10 handle can feel rough or less comfortable for long tasks8Cr13MoV steel requires maintenance in corrosive environmentsNot ideal for heavy-duty batoning or wood choppingSerrated edges can be harder to sharpen