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Benchmade Freek vs Spyderco Paramilitary 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 131% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$151.5Cheapest
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
78 g (2.75 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Overall length
215 mm (8.46 in)Longest
211 mm (8.31 in)Shortest
Closed length
124 mm (4.88 in)Longest
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
CTS BD1N
Handle material
Carbon Fiber/G-10
FRN
Finish
Satin or Cerakote
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Split Arrow
Wire Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresCampingHikingEDC
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical and utility cuttingOutdoor and field tasksHeavy-duty cutting
Not best for
Beginners (due to hard sharpening steel)
Heavy-Duty Prying and TwistingDeep-Pocket/Low-Profile CarrySmall Hands or Glove Use
Common praise
Durable and strong buildExcellent edge retentionSmooth and secure axis lockAdvanced ergonomics with comfortable handleAmbidextrous use
Lightweight and comfortable handleVery good blade steel balance of edge retention and toughnessStrong and reliable compression lockAmbidextrous use with thumb hole opening and reversible clip
Common complaints
Clip may feel undersized or loosen over timeCan be heavy compared to smaller knivesSharpening CPM S90V steel is difficult
Fragile TipLow Blade-to-Handle RatioCleaning Difficulty