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Benchmade Griptilian vs Spyderco Efficient
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Efficient stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Efficient stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Efficient stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Efficient stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Efficient stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$65Cheapest
Weight
108.5 g (3.83 oz)Lightest
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
205 mm (8.07 in)Longest
180 mm (7.09 in)Shortest
Closed length
117.3 mm (4.62 in)Longest
104 mm (4.09 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
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Noryl GTX or Nylon or G-10
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin or Black coating
Satin or Black oxide coated blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Spyderco Trademark Round Hole for one-handed opening
Clip type
Ambidextrous Pocket Clip
Reversible hourglass clip, ambidextrous tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical activitiesUtility tasks
Everyday carryTactical useValue-oriented users
Not best for
Heavy hard-use tasks requiring overbuilt toolsDefensive carry requiring specialized knives
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent blade shape and balanceAmbidextrous and ergonomic designDurable and reliable locking mechanismLightweight yet sturdy handleGood edge retention and corrosion resistance
Good value for the priceSolid build quality for a budget bladeComfortable ergonomic handleEffective and secure liner lock mechanismReversible clip for versatile carry options
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
Blade steel is lower-end (8Cr13MoV) compared to high-end knives