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Benchmade Dejavoo vs Spyderco Shaman
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 21% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman 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$240Most expensive
Weight
116.28 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
147.4 g (5.20 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
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
Closed length
131.32 mm (5.17 in)Longest
119 mm (4.69 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CTS BD1N or CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
FRN or G-10
Finish
Satin (some variants stonewashed)
DLC coating or Plain finish
Lock type
Liner Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-Down Stainless Steel
Four-position Reversible Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Collector's knifeEDC for those desiring an elegant design
Everyday carryCampingOutdoor fieldworkTactical use
Not best for
Heavy tactical useHardcore utilityUsers desiring strong blade retention or aggressive grip traction
Heavy-duty prying
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
Lightweight yet strong designVersatile carry options with four-position clipSuperior edge retention especially with MagnaCut steelGood grip texture on handle materialsReliable and safe Compression Lock mechanism
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
Some models heavier than othersNot suitable for prying tasksLimited blade length for some heavy users