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Benchmade Griptilian vs Spyderco Atlantic Salt
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the shortest option for closed length.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the longest option for closed length.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$110Cheapest
US$125.95Most expensive
Weight
108.5 g (3.83 oz)Heaviest
73.7 g (2.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Shortest
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
Overall length
205 mm (8.07 in)Shortest
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
Closed length
117.3 mm (4.62 in)Longest
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.92 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V or 154CM Stainless Steel
H-1 (some versions), LC200N (some versions)
Handle material
Noryl GTX or Nylon or G-10
FRN
Finish
Satin or Black coating
Hollow-ground serrated or plain edge (SpyderEdge), Tumbled finish (LC200N version)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Lockback
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Ambidextrous Pocket Clip
Reversible, tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical activitiesUtility tasks
Marine and saltwater environmentsRescue work and emergency cuttingOutdoor and EDC use
Not best for
Heavy hard-use tasks requiring overbuilt toolsDefensive carry requiring specialized knives
Heavy chopping or prying tasksTasks requiring pointed blade tip
Common praise
Excellent blade shape and balanceAmbidextrous and ergonomic designDurable and reliable locking mechanismLightweight yet sturdy handleGood edge retention and corrosion resistance
Highly corrosion-resistant blade steel for saltwater useErgonomic FRN handle with volcano grip textureAmbidextrous reversible pocket clipEffective cutting performance with hollow-ground serrated or plain edge blades
Common complaints
Handle scales (Noryl GTX or DuPont Zytel) feel somewhat cheap/plasticSingle tip-up carry position by defaultSlight blade play when unlockedSome users modify scales for improved ergonomics
Some versions heavier than comparable knivesLimited tip for piercing tasks due to sheepfoot blade shape