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Benchmade Emissary vs Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Emissary stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% 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 Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$146.25Cheapest
Weight
62.5 g (2.20 oz)Lightest
68 g (2.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
175.3 mm (6.90 in)Shortest
177 mm (6.97 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)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM SPY27
Handle material
CNC machined aluminum alloy
FRN
Finish
Satin
Satin or Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Dual thumb studs, assisted opening
Round Hole
Clip type
Side to side reversible steel pocket clip
Four-position Ambidextrous Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryAmbidextrous useEasy one-handed opening
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresProfessional use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty hard useGloved useOne-handed deployment
Common praise
Premium CPM S30V steelLightweight and slim profileReliable AXIS lock mechanismAmbidextrous design
Lightweight yet strongExcellent edge retention and toughnessSmooth and reliable lock mechanismAmbidextrous clip for versatile carry
Common complaints
Unknown
Stiff ActionGritty Feeling"Toy-Like" FeelLack of Steel Liners