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Benchmade Griptilian vs Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 101% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 35% 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$98.99Cheapest
Weight
108.5 g (3.83 oz)Heaviest
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Longest
65 mm (2.56 in)Shortest
Overall length
205 mm (8.07 in)Longest
172 mm (6.77 in)Shortest
Closed length
117.3 mm (4.62 in)Longest
99 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.92 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.4 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V or 154CM Stainless Steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Noryl GTX or Nylon or G-10
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin or Black coating
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Ambidextrous Pocket Clip
Tip-up (left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryOutdoor UseTactical ActivitiesUtility Tasks
Everyday CarryTactical Knife
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
Lightweight At 54 GramsCompact Size With 65mm BladeErgonomic G10 HandleReliable Lock Back MechanismAmbidextrous Clip Placement
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
No Sheath Or Pouch Included
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