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Benchmade Necron vs Spyderco Canis
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Canis stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Canis stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Canis stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Canis stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Canis stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Canis stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 31% 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$357Cheapest
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Overall length
247 mm (9.72 in)Longest
206 mm (8.11 in)Shortest
Closed length
140.1 mm (5.52 in)Longest
120 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
Jade G-10
Carbon Fiber and G-10 laminate
Finish
Stonewashed
Satin
Lock type
Unknown
Compression Lock
Opening method
Balisong opening (butterfly knife)
Spyderco Round Hole
Clip type
Unknown
Four-position stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
FlippingEDC EnthusiastsPrecision Cutting Tasks
Personal ProtectionClose CombatEveryday Carry Where Legal
Not best for
Latchless Users That Require LatchHeavy Cutting Tasks
General Utility TasksCampfire ChoresFeather Sticking
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
Excellent Ergonomics For Secure Combative GripHigh Quality CPM S30V Blade With Superior Edge RetentionStrong, Reinforced Tip For Piercing StrengthFour Position Versatile ClipLightweight And Well Balanced
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
Specialized Blade Shape Limits General Cutting UtilityThicker Handle Profile Makes It Bulky For Pocket CarryNot Suitable For Mundane Utility Tasks
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