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Benchmade Kulgera vs Spyderco Paysan
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Paysan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Paysan stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Paysan stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Kulgera stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paysan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Kulgera stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Kulgera stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paysan stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Kulgera stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paysan stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$995Most expensive
US$920Cheapest
Weight
150.2 g (5.30 oz)Heaviest
125 g (4.41 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
92.1 mm (3.63 in)Shortest
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
Overall length
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Shortest
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
123 mm (4.84 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
4 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Hakkapella Damasteel
CPM S90V
Handle material
Metallic
Titanium
Finish
Bead blast pocket clip; Black nickel plated hardware
Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Dual thumbstuds
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Bead blast, reversible, tip up clip
Tip-up, right side
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryCollectorsTactical Use
Everyday CarryGentleman's Knife
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Beautiful Fit And FinishFirm Lock Up And Perfect SeatingHigh Quality Damasteel BladeLimited Edition And Numbered
Smooth Opening Action With Ball Bearing WashersPremium CPM S90v Blade SteelDurable Titanium Handle With Reeve Integral LockCompact And Ergonomic DesignHigh Quality Construction And Finish
Common complaints
Unknown
Right Hand Only Pocket Clip Orientation
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