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Benchmade Fact vs Spyderco P'Kal
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Fact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Fact stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Fact stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fact stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fact stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 34% 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$230Cheapest
US$389Most expensive
Weight
91.85 g (3.24 oz)Lightest
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
221.5 mm (8.72 in)Longest
187 mm (7.36 in)Shortest
Closed length
121.2 mm (4.77 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.794 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
Black anodized 6061-T6 billet aluminum
G-10 laminate over skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Satin
Unknown
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Trademark Round Hole and removable Emerson opener
Clip type
Deep-Carry Tip-Up
Reversible steel wire clip, tip-up carry for left or right hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical
Everyday CarryTactical UseSelf Defense
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight And Well BalancedDurable CPM S30V Steel BladeAmbidextrous Use With Reversible Clip And Thumb Studs
High Quality Materials And ConstructionInnovative And Ergonomic Handle Design For Tactical UseStrong And Reliable Locking MechanismAmbidextrous Clip And Opening FeaturesMade In USA Quality
Common complaints
Unknown
Minimal Handle Jimping And Traction Affecting GripPivot Screw May Loosen Without LoctitePocket Clip Placement Could Be Improved
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