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Benchmade Necron 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 50% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 115% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 38% 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$256Cheapest
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
59.5 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
82.8 mm (3.26 in)Shortest
Overall length
247 mm (9.72 in)Longest
193.4 mm (7.61 in)Shortest
Closed length
140.1 mm (5.52 in)Longest
110.5 mm (4.35 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
Jade G-10
Carbon fiber / G-10 laminate with skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Stonewashed
Satin finish blade
Lock type
Unknown
Compression Lock
Opening method
Balisong opening (butterfly knife)
Flipper
Clip type
Unknown
Reversible deep-pocket wire clip for tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
FlippingEDC EnthusiastsPrecision Cutting Tasks
Everyday CarryPrecision Detail Work
Not best for
Latchless Users That Require LatchHeavy Cutting Tasks
Unknown
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
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
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
Unknown
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