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Benchmade Narrows vs Spyderco P'Kal
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Narrows stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% 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$389Cheapest
Weight
68.32 g (2.41 oz)Lightest
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
203.7 mm (8.02 in)Longest
187 mm (7.36 in)Shortest
Closed length
116.3 mm (4.58 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.03 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 Super Premium Stainless Steel (58-61HRC)
CPM S30V
Handle material
6Al-4V Titanium
G-10 laminate over skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Satin blade finish
Unknown
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Trademark Round Hole and removable Emerson opener
Clip type
Mini Deep Carry, Tip-up
Reversible steel wire clip, tip-up carry for left or right hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Lightweight usePocket carry
Everyday carryTactical useSelf defense
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and slim titanium handleStrong and sharp M390 steel bladeReliable AXIS lock mechanism
High-quality materials and constructionInnovative and ergonomic handle design for tactical useStrong and reliable locking mechanismAmbidextrous clip and opening featuresMade in USA quality
Common complaints
Factory edge quality criticized as coarsePivot action can feel rough initiallyHigher price point considered premium
Minimal handle jimping and traction affecting gripPivot screw may loosen without loctitePocket clip placement could be improved