Comparison Console
Benchmade Emissary vs Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$235Most expensive
US$159.95Cheapest
Weight
62.5 g (2.20 oz)Lightest
71 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
175.3 mm (6.90 in)Shortest
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
Closed length
99.1 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
CNC machined aluminum alloy
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Satin
Satin finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Ball joint slipjoint (non-locking)
Opening method
Dual thumb studs, assisted opening
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Side to side reversible steel pocket clip
Tip-up pocket clip, reversible/ambidextrous
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryAmbidextrous useEasy one-handed opening
Everyday carry in regions with restrictive carry lawsTactical usePrecision cutting
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty chopping tasksFixed blade knife uses
Common praise
Premium CPM S30V steelLightweight and slim profileReliable AXIS lock mechanismAmbidextrous design
High-quality CPM-S30V steel bladeInnovative ball joint slipjoint lock system with half-stopLightweight carbon fiber handleLegal carry blade length under 3 inchesErgonomic finger choil enhances safety and grip
Common complaints
Unknown
Non-locking slipjoint may not suit users desiring locking mechanismLack of sheath or pouch included