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Benchmade Necron vs Spyderco Slysz Bowie
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Necron stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie 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 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie 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$450Cheapest
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Overall length
247 mm (9.72 in)Longest
198 mm (7.80 in)Shortest
Closed length
140.1 mm (5.52 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
M390
Handle material
Jade G-10
Titanium
Finish
Stonewashed
Satin / stonewashed (varies by version)
Lock type
Unknown
Frame lock
Opening method
Balisong opening (butterfly knife)
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Unknown
Wire clip, reversible deep-pocket
Use case profile
Best for
FlippingEDC enthusiastsPrecision cutting tasks
Everyday carryMedium-sized folding knife usersUsers desiring a premium titanium framelock folder
Not best for
Latchless users that require latchHeavy cutting tasks
Heavy duty cutting choresUsers needing large fixed blades
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 manufacturingComfortable ergonomicsSmooth deploymentRefined frame lockGood balance and medium sizeExcellent blade steel (M390 or CTS-XHP)Suitable for everyday carry
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
Higher price pointSome design changes less desirable compared to original modelOriginal stonewashed finish replaced by satin in newer versionRough edges at blade opening hole and jimping on new versionLong handle may feel disproportionate for some users