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Benchmade Dejavoo vs Spyderco Slysz Bowie
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 5% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie 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 Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$450Most expensive
Weight
116.28 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.33 mm (3.95 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Overall length
231.65 mm (9.12 in)Longest
198 mm (7.80 in)Shortest
Closed length
131.32 mm (5.17 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
M390
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Titanium
Finish
Satin (some variants stonewashed)
Satin / stonewashed (varies by version)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-Down Stainless Steel
Wire clip, reversible deep-pocket
Use case profile
Best for
Collector's knifeEDC for those desiring an elegant design
Everyday carryMedium-sized folding knife usersUsers desiring a premium titanium framelock folder
Not best for
Heavy tactical useHardcore utilityUsers desiring strong blade retention or aggressive grip traction
Heavy duty cutting choresUsers needing large fixed 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
High quality manufacturingComfortable ergonomicsSmooth deploymentRefined frame lockGood balance and medium sizeExcellent blade steel (M390 or CTS-XHP)Suitable for everyday carry
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
Higher price pointSome design changes less desirable compared to original modelOriginal stonewashed finish replaced by satin in newer versionRough edges at blade opening hole and jimping on new versionLong handle may feel disproportionate for some users