Comparison Console
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC vs Spyderco Canis
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Canis stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Canis stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Canis stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Canis stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Canis stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$450Most expensive
US$357Cheapest
Weight
85.4 g (3.01 oz)Lightest
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Overall length
205.2 mm (8.08 in)Shortest
206 mm (8.11 in)Longest
Closed length
117.6 mm (4.63 in)Shortest
120 mm (4.72 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.84 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Carbon Fiber and G-10 laminate
Finish
Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coated blade
Satin
Lock type
Slide lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb slide, out-the-front (OTF) automatic
Spyderco Round Hole
Clip type
Black oxide reversible deep carry stainless steel tip-down pocket clip
Four-position stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor tasksFirst responders
Personal protectionClose combatEveryday carry where legal
Not best for
Wet environments due to slightly slippery handle
General utility tasksCampfire choresFeather sticking
Common praise
Fast and smooth blade deploymentExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceLightweight yet durable constructionComfortable and ergonomic handle designDurable black DLC blade finishReliable locking mechanism
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
Handle can be slippery when wet
Specialized blade shape limits general cutting utilityThicker handle profile makes it bulky for pocket carryNot suitable for mundane utility tasks