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Benchmade Emissary vs Spyderco Chicago
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Chicago stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 130% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 49% 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$235Most expensive
US$102Cheapest
Weight
62.5 g (2.20 oz)Heaviest
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
51 mm (2.01 in)Shortest
Overall length
175.3 mm (6.90 in)Longest
130 mm (5.12 in)Shortest
Closed length
99.1 mm (3.90 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CTS BD1N
Handle material
CNC machined aluminum alloy
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
LinerLock
Opening method
Dual thumb studs, assisted opening
Round Hole
Clip type
Side to side reversible steel pocket clip
Reversible deep-pocket wire clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryAmbidextrous useEasy one-handed opening
Everyday carryCampingHikingTactical use
Not best for
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Common praise
Premium CPM S30V steelLightweight and slim profileReliable AXIS lock mechanismAmbidextrous design
Compact and socially friendly sizeDurable CTS BD1N steel blade with good edge retention and corrosion resistanceSecure and comfortable G-10 handle with peel-ply textureReliable LinerLock mechanismReversible deep-pocket wire clip for ambidextrous tip-up carry
Common complaints
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