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Benchmade Freek vs Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% 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 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 139% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight 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.
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$146.25Cheapest
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
68 g (2.40 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
177 mm (6.97 in)Shortest
Closed length
124 mm (4.88 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
CPM SPY27
Handle material
Carbon Fiber/G-10
FRN
Finish
Satin or Cerakote
Satin or Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Round Hole
Clip type
Split Arrow
Four-position Ambidextrous Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresCampingHikingEDC
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresProfessional use
Not best for
Beginners (due to hard sharpening steel)
Heavy-duty hard useGloved useOne-handed deployment
Common praise
Durable and strong buildExcellent edge retentionSmooth and secure axis lockAdvanced ergonomics with comfortable handleAmbidextrous use
Lightweight yet strongExcellent edge retention and toughnessSmooth and reliable lock mechanismAmbidextrous clip for versatile carry
Common complaints
Clip may feel undersized or loosen over timeCan be heavy compared to smaller knivesSharpening CPM S90V steel is difficult
Stiff ActionGritty Feeling"Toy-Like" FeelLack of Steel Liners