Spyderco Urban stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Urban stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Spyderco Urban stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 114% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Spyderco Urban stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 104% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Spyderco Urban stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Spyderco Urban stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 52% 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.
!Heavy-duty cutting requiring blade lock!Hard work that risks blade closure!Cutting very tough materials
Common praise
✓Elegant and classy design by Bob Lum✓Lightweight despite its size✓Great edge retention and corrosion resistance due to CPM S30V steel✓Good ergonomics with comfortable handle contours✓Smooth thumb hole opening mechanism
✓Lightweight and compact design✓Excellent blade steel with good edge retention✓Comfortable and secure grip with finger choil✓Discreet and socially-friendly non-locking slipjoint mechanism✓Positive and distinct opening and closing clicks
Common complaints
⚠Blade retention can be weak; blade may fall out if carried loosely⚠Tip-down-only pocket clip can be inconvenient for some users⚠Relatively smooth handle offers less traction for tactical purposes⚠Lack of jimping reduces grip security⚠Not strongest lock for heavy use
⚠Not suitable for hard or heavy-duty cutting tasks due to slipjoint design⚠Blade steel may require care to prevent rust (especially K390 variant)⚠Limited blade length may restrict some uses