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Benchmade Griptilian vs Spyderco Chicago
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Chicago stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 72% 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$110Most expensive
US$102Cheapest
Weight
108.5 g (3.83 oz)Heaviest
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Longest
51 mm (2.01 in)Shortest
Overall length
205 mm (8.07 in)Longest
130 mm (5.12 in)Shortest
Closed length
117.3 mm (4.62 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.92 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V or 154CM Stainless Steel
CTS BD1N
Handle material
Noryl GTX or Nylon or G-10
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin or Black coating
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
LinerLock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Round Hole
Clip type
Ambidextrous Pocket Clip
Reversible deep-pocket wire clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical activitiesUtility tasks
Everyday carryCampingHikingTactical use
Not best for
Heavy hard-use tasks requiring overbuilt toolsDefensive carry requiring specialized knives
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Common praise
Excellent blade shape and balanceAmbidextrous and ergonomic designDurable and reliable locking mechanismLightweight yet sturdy handleGood edge retention and corrosion resistance
Compact and socially friendly sizeDurable CTS BD1N steel blade with good edge retention and corrosion resistanceSecure and comfortable G-10 handle with peel-ply textureReliable LinerLock mechanismReversible deep-pocket wire clip for ambidextrous tip-up carry
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
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