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Benchmade Necron vs Spyderco P'Kal
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% 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 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 52% 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$389Cheapest
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
247 mm (9.72 in)Longest
187 mm (7.36 in)Shortest
Closed length
140.1 mm (5.52 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
Jade G-10
G-10 laminate over skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Stonewashed
Unknown
Lock type
Unknown
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Balisong opening (butterfly knife)
Trademark Round Hole and removable Emerson opener
Clip type
Unknown
Reversible steel wire clip, tip-up carry for left or right hand
Use case profile
Best for
FlippingEDC enthusiastsPrecision cutting tasks
Everyday carryTactical useSelf defense
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
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
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
Minimal handle jimping and traction affecting gripPivot screw may loosen without loctitePocket clip placement could be improved