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Benchmade Freek vs Spyderco Amalgam
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight. Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$350Most expensive
US$330Cheapest
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
122.08 g (4.31 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Shortest
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Longest
Overall length
215 mm (8.46 in)Shortest
226.06 mm (8.90 in)Longest
Closed length
124 mm (4.88 in)Shortest
129.54 mm (5.10 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.51 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Carbon Fiber/G-10
Carbon fiber/G-10 laminate with nested, skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Satin or Cerakote
Full-flat grind
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Index-finger flipper opener and Trademark Round Hole
Clip type
Split Arrow
Four-position pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresCampingHikingEDC
Everyday carryHuntingCampingHikingSurvivalTactical use
Not best for
Beginners (due to hard sharpening steel)
Unknown
Common praise
Durable and strong buildExcellent edge retentionSmooth and secure axis lockAdvanced ergonomics with comfortable handleAmbidextrous use
Smooth opening action with ball-bearing washersStrong and reliable Compression LockLightweight yet durable handle constructionAmbidextrous carry options with four-position clip
Common complaints
Clip may feel undersized or loosen over timeCan be heavy compared to smaller knivesSharpening CPM S90V steel is difficult
Unknown