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Benchmade Loco vs Spyderco Manix 2 XL
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Loco stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Loco stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Loco stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Loco stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Loco stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$240Cheapest
US$290Most expensive
Weight
187 g (6.60 oz)Heaviest
147 g (5.19 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
93 mm (3.66 in)Shortest
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
Overall length
219 mm (8.62 in)Shortest
227 mm (8.94 in)Longest
Closed length
125 mm (4.92 in)Shortest
129 mm (5.08 in)Longest
Blade thickness
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black (some sources mention satin finish variant)
Satin (varies with model; some Black DLC)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible tip-up deep carry pocket clip
Reversible Tip-Up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useAmbidextrous useDurable grip handling
Everyday carryTough challengesCampingOutdoor use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Robust and durable constructionComfortable and ergonomic handleReliable AXIS lock mechanismHigh-quality CPM-S30V steel bladeAmbidextrous usability
Excellent build qualityStrong and reliable ball bearing lockAmbidextrous carry and deploymentGood cutting performance and edge retentionComfortable and secure gripCan handle tough and heavy use
Common complaints
Unknown
Heavier and larger size may not suit all users