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Benchmade Freek vs Spyderco Slysz Bowie
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 cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Freek stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 9% 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$350Cheapest
US$450Most expensive
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)
122 g (4.30 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Overall length
215 mm (8.46 in)Longest
198 mm (7.80 in)Shortest
Closed length
124 mm (4.88 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
M390
Handle material
Carbon Fiber/G-10
Titanium
Finish
Satin or Cerakote
Satin / stonewashed (varies by version)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Split Arrow
Wire clip, reversible deep-pocket
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresCampingHikingEDC
Everyday carryMedium-sized folding knife usersUsers desiring a premium titanium framelock folder
Not best for
Beginners (due to hard sharpening steel)
Heavy duty cutting choresUsers needing large fixed blades
Common praise
Durable and strong buildExcellent edge retentionSmooth and secure axis lockAdvanced ergonomics with comfortable handleAmbidextrous use
High quality manufacturingComfortable ergonomicsSmooth deploymentRefined frame lockGood balance and medium sizeExcellent blade steel (M390 or CTS-XHP)Suitable for everyday carry
Common complaints
Clip may feel undersized or loosen over timeCan be heavy compared to smaller knivesSharpening CPM S90V steel is difficult
Higher price pointSome design changes less desirable compared to original modelOriginal stonewashed finish replaced by satin in newer versionRough edges at blade opening hole and jimping on new versionLong handle may feel disproportionate for some users