Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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.
Carbon fiber/G-10 laminate with nested, skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Stonewashed or Black Cerakote
Full-flat grind
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Index-finger flipper opener and Trademark Round Hole
Clip type
Reversible split-arrow pocket clip
Four-position pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Tactical Use▣Self Defense▣Hard Use Tasks
▣Everyday Carry▣Hunting▣Camping▣Hiking▣Survival▣Tactical Use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
✓Unique And Distinctive Scimitar Blade Shape✓Excellent Grip Due To Ergonomic Handle Design With Finger Grooves And Guard✓Use Of Premium CPM S90v Steel For Blade Durability And Edge Retention✓Smooth And Widely Legal Axis Locking Mechanism✓Available In Multiple Handle Materials Including Textured G10 And Marbled Carbon Fiber✓Lightweight For Its Size, Weighing Under 5 Ounces
✓Smooth Opening Action With Ball Bearing Washers✓Strong And Reliable Compression Lock✓Lightweight Yet Durable Handle Construction✓Ambidextrous Carry Options With Four Position Clip