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Benchmade Narrows vs Spyderco Ikuchi
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 127% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows 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$580Most expensive
US$256Cheapest
Weight
68.32 g (2.41 oz)Heaviest
59.5 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Longest
82.8 mm (3.26 in)Shortest
Overall length
203.7 mm (8.02 in)Longest
193.4 mm (7.61 in)Shortest
Closed length
116.3 mm (4.58 in)Longest
110.5 mm (4.35 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.03 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 Super Premium Stainless Steel (58-61HRC)
CPM S30V
Handle material
6Al-4V Titanium
Carbon fiber / G-10 laminate with skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Satin blade finish
Satin finish blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Flipper
Clip type
Mini Deep Carry, Tip-up
Reversible deep-pocket wire clip for tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Lightweight usePocket carry
Everyday CarryPrecision detail work
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and slim titanium handleStrong and sharp M390 steel bladeReliable AXIS lock mechanism
Lightweight and slim profileSmooth, easy opening via flipperSecure Compression LockReversible wire clip for left or right tip-up carrySharp and precise blade suitable for detail work
Common complaints
Factory edge quality criticized as coarsePivot action can feel rough initiallyHigher price point considered premium
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