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Benchmade Emissary vs Spyderco Ladybug 3
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Ladybug 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Ladybug 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Ladybug 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1467% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ladybug 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 213% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ladybug 3 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ladybug 3 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 56% 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$15Cheapest
Weight
62.5 g (2.20 oz)Heaviest
20 g (0.71 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
49 mm (1.93 in)Shortest
Overall length
175.3 mm (6.90 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Closed length
99.1 mm (3.90 in)Longest
63 mm (2.48 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thickest
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
K390 or VG-10 or H-1 (variants)
Handle material
CNC machined aluminum alloy
FRN
Finish
Satin
Unknown
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Dual thumb studs, assisted opening
Manual (folding knife)
Clip type
Side to side reversible steel pocket clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryAmbidextrous useEasy one-handed opening
Everyday carryHuntingTacticalCampingSurvivalHikingKeychain carry
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Premium CPM S30V steelLightweight and slim profileReliable AXIS lock mechanismAmbidextrous design
Exceptional edge retention and toughness of K390 steelCompact, keychain-ready sizeSecure back lock and one-handed operationLightweight FRN handle with confident grip
Common complaints
Unknown
No pocket clip includedVery small size may be limiting for some tasks