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Benchmade Griptilian vs Spyderco Paramilitary 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$151.5Most expensive
Weight
108.5 g (3.83 oz)Heaviest
78 g (2.75 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
205 mm (8.07 in)Shortest
211 mm (8.31 in)Longest
Closed length
117.3 mm (4.62 in)Shortest
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.92 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V or 154CM Stainless Steel
CTS BD1N
Handle material
Noryl GTX or Nylon or G-10
FRN
Finish
Satin or Black coating
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Ambidextrous Pocket Clip
Wire Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical activitiesUtility tasks
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical and utility cuttingOutdoor and field tasksHeavy-duty cutting
Not best for
Heavy hard-use tasks requiring overbuilt toolsDefensive carry requiring specialized knives
Heavy-Duty Prying and TwistingDeep-Pocket/Low-Profile CarrySmall Hands or Glove Use
Common praise
Excellent blade shape and balanceAmbidextrous and ergonomic designDurable and reliable locking mechanismLightweight yet sturdy handleGood edge retention and corrosion resistance
Lightweight and comfortable handleVery good blade steel balance of edge retention and toughnessStrong and reliable compression lockAmbidextrous use with thumb hole opening and reversible clip
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
Fragile TipLow Blade-to-Handle RatioCleaning Difficulty