Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 30% 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.
Satin, Black TiCN (Titanium Carbonitride) or Damascus
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Spring Assisted
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Split Arrow
Spoon-style Clip
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Outdoor Use▣Tactical Tasks
▣Everyday Carry▣Hunting▣Tactical▣Camping▣Survival
Not best for
!Tactical & Self Defense!Ultralight Minimalist Carry!Delicate Precision Work
!Heavy Duty Prying!Food Prep With The Saber Ground Blade!Deep Pocket Covert Carry
Common praise
✓Excellent Build Quality And Finish✓Strong And Smooth Assisted Opening✓Good Blade Edge Retention✓Ergonomic Handle Fits Well And Offers Good Grip✓Reliable And Secure Axis Locking Mechanism
✓Lightweight Yet Rugged Construction✓Secure Grip With Bi Directional Texturing✓Easy Ambidextrous One Handed Opening✓Strong And Reliable Lock Back✓High Quality Vg 10 Blade Steel With Good Edge Retention And Corrosion Resistance
Common complaints
⚠Pocket Clip Is Very Strong And May Damage Pockets Or Be Uncomfortable⚠Safety And Lock Mechanism Has A Learning Curve
⚠Handle Not Suitable For Hard Use Despite Steel Liners⚠Slight Blade Play May Develop After Extended Use