Comparison Console
Benchmade Freek vs Spyderco Domino
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Domino stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Domino stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Domino stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Domino stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Domino stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 10% 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$350
Unknown
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
215 mm (8.46 in)Longest
195 mm (7.68 in)Shortest
Closed length
124 mm (4.88 in)Longest
116 mm (4.57 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
CTS-XHP
Handle material
Carbon Fiber/G-10
Carbon fiber, titanium
Finish
Satin or Cerakote
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame-lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Flipper, thumb hole
Clip type
Split Arrow
Tip-up and tip-down (left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresCampingHikingEDC
Everyday carry (EDC)Detailed cutting tasksGeneral utility
Not best for
Beginners (due to hard sharpening steel)
Extreme edge retention tasksCarving delicate objects
Common praise
Durable and strong buildExcellent edge retentionSmooth and secure axis lockAdvanced ergonomics with comfortable handleAmbidextrous use
Stellar fit and finishExcellent flipping actionGood blade steel balance of edge retention and sharpenabilitySolid ergonomicsVersatile pocket clip
Common complaints
Clip may feel undersized or loosen over timeCan be heavy compared to smaller knivesSharpening CPM S90V steel is difficult
Handle scale material (carbon fiber veneer) considered unattractive by someHandle could be improved by a full titanium build