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Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC vs Spyderco Slysz Bowie
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 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie 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 Slysz Bowie 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.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 4% 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$450
US$450
Weight
85.4 g (3.01 oz)Lightest
122 g (4.30 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)Longest
198 mm (7.80 in)Shortest
Closed length
117.6 mm (4.63 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.84 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
M390
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coated blade
Satin / stonewashed (varies by version)
Lock type
Slide lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb slide, out-the-front (OTF) automatic
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Black oxide reversible deep carry stainless steel tip-down pocket clip
Wire clip, reversible deep-pocket
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor tasksFirst responders
Everyday carryMedium-sized folding knife usersUsers desiring a premium titanium framelock folder
Not best for
Wet environments due to slightly slippery handle
Heavy duty cutting choresUsers needing large fixed blades
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
High quality manufacturingComfortable ergonomicsSmooth deploymentRefined frame lockGood balance and medium sizeExcellent blade steel (M390 or CTS-XHP)Suitable for everyday carry
Common complaints
Handle can be slippery when wet
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