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Benchmade Necron vs Spyderco Autonomy 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Necron stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 28% 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$550Most expensive
US$434Cheapest
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
247 mm (9.72 in)Longest
214 mm (8.43 in)Shortest
Closed length
140.1 mm (5.52 in)Longest
125 mm (4.92 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
LC200N stainless steel
Handle material
Jade G-10
Black textured G-10
Finish
Stonewashed
Black DLC or satin finish options
Lock type
Unknown
Button lock with safety
Opening method
Balisong opening (butterfly knife)
Automatic push button
Clip type
Unknown
Four-position hourglass pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
FlippingEDC enthusiastsPrecision cutting tasks
Everyday carryTactical useMarine or outdoor useUsers requiring corrosion-resistant blade
Not best for
Latchless users that require latchHeavy cutting tasks
Users preferring lighter knives for EDC (some find it heavy)
Common praise
Lightweight and balanced designHigh-quality CPM S30V blade with excellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceDurable and grippy Jade G-10 handlesAdjustable tungsten weights for customized flippingInterchangeable backspacers and handle extensions for balance customizationStonewashed blade finish for durable and attractive wear resistance
Exceptional corrosion resistance due to LC200N steelSmooth and reliable automatic opening with button lock and safetyRobust and ergonomic G-10 handle providing secure gripHigh-quality USA manufacturing
Common complaints
Lack of latch may be unfavorable for some usersPrice is premium for a balisong knifeNo bushing pivots, uses washers instead, which some advanced users prefer against
Relatively heavy at 156 grams, considered heavy for some EDC users