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Benchmade Model 42 vs Spyderco Tenacious
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 42 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1189% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 42 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious 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 Tenacious stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 42 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 22% 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$97Cheapest
Weight
121.62 g (4.29 oz)Heaviest
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
104.775 mm (4.13 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
197 mm (7.76 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)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
440C Stainless Steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Titanium
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Anodized titanium handles with satin finished blade
Satin or non-reflective black oxide coating
Lock type
Batangas-style Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Manual Opening by Flipping
Thumb Hole
Clip type
None
Four-position Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Flying Tricks, Aerial ManeuversLightweight Balanced ManipulationUsers Wanting Strong Lock Up Folding Balisong
Daily CarryOutdoor UseBudget Tactical Use
Not best for
Keeping Anodized Finish Perfect Without WearUsers Preferring Heavier Knives
Heavy Duty Construction WorkLong Term Intensive Use
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
Incredible Value For MoneyReal G 10 Handles, Not Cheap PlasticAmbidextrous 4 Way Pocket ClipFull Flat Grind Provides Excellent SlicingSmooth Action With Bronze WashersSolid Lockup And Good Ergonomics
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
8cr13mov Steel Requires More Frequent SharpeningLiner Lock Is Less Advanced Than Compression LockNot A Deep Carry Pocket Clip; Knife Shows In PocketMade In China, Not USA
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