Comparison Console
Benchmade Freek vs Spyderco Phoenix
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix 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 Phoenix stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% 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$310Cheapest
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
116.23 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
215 mm (8.46 in)Longest
184.15 mm (7.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
124 mm (4.88 in)Longest
116.06 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
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber/G-10
Titanium with White (Cream) Micarta overlays
Finish
Satin or Cerakote
Satin finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Split Arrow
Tip up steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresCampingHikingEDC
EDCCollectorsUsers seeking high-tech materials and designUsers wanting a lightweight, sleek folding knife
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
High-quality VG-10 blade steelSmooth ball bearing lockPremium titanium and micarta handle materialsLightweight and ergonomic designAmbidextrous thumb hole for easy opening
Common complaints
Clip may feel undersized or loosen over timeCan be heavy compared to smaller knivesSharpening CPM S90V steel is difficult
Discontinued, availability limitedPremium price