Comparison Console
Benchmade Model 42 vs Spyderco Slysz Bowie
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Model 42 stands out as the lightest option for weight. Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 42 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 178% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 42 stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 42 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 42 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% 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$1250Most expensive
US$450Cheapest
Weight
121.62 g (4.29 oz)Lightest
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
104.775 mm (4.13 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
198 mm (7.80 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
440C Stainless Steel
M390
Handle material
Titanium
Titanium
Finish
Anodized titanium handles with satin finished blade
Satin / stonewashed (varies by version)
Lock type
Batangas-style Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Manual Opening by Flipping
Thumb Hole
Clip type
None
Wire clip, reversible deep-pocket
Use case profile
Best for
Flying tricks, aerial maneuversLightweight balanced manipulationUsers wanting strong lock-up folding balisong
Everyday carryMedium-sized folding knife usersUsers desiring a premium titanium framelock folder
Not best for
Keeping anodized finish perfect without wearUsers preferring heavier knives
Heavy duty cutting choresUsers needing large fixed blades
Common praise
Very light compared to older stainless steel models (approx. 4.25 oz / 121.6 g)Smooth, wobble-free jointsStrong and stable Batangas-style latch lock openAnodized titanium handles give attractive, iridescent colorsExcellent balance for flipping and aerial tricks
High quality manufacturingComfortable ergonomicsSmooth deploymentRefined frame lockGood balance and medium sizeExcellent blade steel (M390 or CTS-XHP)Suitable for everyday carry
Common complaints
Anodized finish can wear off with handling and needs periodic re-anodizingLatch can strike opposite handle causing scratches (not the blade)Sheath is slightly short for full insertion
Higher price pointSome design changes less desirable compared to original modelOriginal stonewashed finish replaced by satin in newer versionRough edges at blade opening hole and jimping on new versionLong handle may feel disproportionate for some users