Comparison Console
Benchmade Presidio II 570-1 vs Spyderco Rubicon
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio II 570-1 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio II 570-1 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio II 570-1 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio II 570-1 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 17% 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$250
Unknown
Weight
141 g (4.97 oz)Heaviest
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
94.5 mm (3.72 in)Longest
77 mm (3.03 in)Shortest
Overall length
221.3 mm (8.71 in)Longest
189 mm (7.44 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
113 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
CF-Elite Carbon Fiber Reinforced Handle
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Flipper, thumb hole
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip (tip-up)
Tip-up (right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useField useHeavy-use EDC
Everyday carryLightweight EDCCollector's piece with premium finish
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty utility workTasks requiring larger blade size
Common praise
Good edge retention and impact resistanceSmooth action and easy to open/closeComfortable ergonomic gripLightweight yet strong handleReliable AXIS Lock mechanism
Beautiful carbon fibre handleGreat flipper actionEase of opening the knife for maintenanceNice blade shapeHigh quality carbon fiber handle finish
Common complaints
Unknown
Some minor issues noted in reviews but outweighed by positives