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Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC 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 30% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$256Cheapest
Weight
85.4 g (3.01 oz)Heaviest
59.5 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Longest
82.8 mm (3.26 in)Shortest
Overall length
205.2 mm (8.08 in)Longest
193.4 mm (7.61 in)Shortest
Closed length
117.6 mm (4.63 in)Longest
110.5 mm (4.35 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.84 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Carbon fiber / G-10 laminate with skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coated blade
Satin finish blade
Lock type
Slide lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb slide, out-the-front (OTF) automatic
Flipper
Clip type
Black oxide reversible deep carry stainless steel tip-down pocket clip
Reversible deep-pocket wire clip for tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor tasksFirst responders
Everyday CarryPrecision detail work
Not best for
Wet environments due to slightly slippery handle
Unknown
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
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
Handle can be slippery when wet
Unknown