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Benchmade Onslaught vs Spyderco Matriarch 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% 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$185Most expensive
US$182Cheapest
Weight
197.62 g (6.97 oz)Heaviest
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
108.5 mm (4.27 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Overall length
244.75 mm (9.64 in)Longest
217 mm (8.54 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.06 mm (5.47 in)Longest
126 mm (4.96 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM Stainless Steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
G10 over stainless steel liners
FRN
Finish
Stonewashed or black coated blade
Black TiCN-coated blade (in Emerson Wave model)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb hole opener
Spyderco Round Hole and Emerson Opener wave feature
Clip type
Tip-up black steel pocket clip
Four-position clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useCollectorsHeavy use folding knife
Everyday carryPersonal protectionHuntingCampingTactical use
Not best for
Everyday carry for some due to sizeHard use demanding thicker blade
Heavy-duty fixed blade tasks
Common praise
Smooth AXIS locking mechanismExcellent build qualityElegant designEffective thumb hole deployment
Exceptional cutting performance with serrated VG-10 bladeFast and confident deployment with Emerson OpenerLightweight yet strong FRN handle with good gripVersatile carry options with four-position clipDurable build suitable for tactical and outdoor use
Common complaints
Blade is relatively thin and delicate, not ideal for hard useHandle lacks jimping, may reduce grip for some usersLarge size may be impractical for everyday carry
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