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Benchmade Griptilian vs Spyderco Stretch 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$168.75Most expensive
Weight
108.5 g (3.83 oz)Heaviest
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Overall length
205 mm (8.07 in)Shortest
207 mm (8.15 in)Longest
Closed length
117.3 mm (4.62 in)Shortest
120 mm (4.72 in)Longest
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
Bohler-Uddeholm K390 tool steel
Handle material
Noryl GTX or Nylon or G-10
FRN
Finish
Satin or Black coating
Tumbled
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Lockback
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Ambidextrous Pocket Clip
4-position steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryOutdoor UseTactical ActivitiesUtility Tasks
EDCHikingCampingHunting
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
Great Edge Retention With K390 SteelLightweight And Ergonomic With Secure GripGood Size For EDC And Outdoor Use
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 Reports Of Slight Blade Sloppiness When OpeningHandle Feel Not Preferred By All Users
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