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Benchmade Presidio Ultra vs Spyderco Stretch 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio Ultra stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio Ultra stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio Ultra 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$191.25Most expensive
US$168.75Cheapest
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
207 mm (8.15 in)Shortest
Closed length
124 mm (4.88 in)Longest
120 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
440C Stainless Steel
Bohler-Uddeholm K390 tool steel
Handle material
Noryl GTX (textured molded polymer)
FRN
Finish
Black coated blade
Tumbled
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Lockback
Opening method
Automatic (pull release)
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
4-position steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryRight or left hand use
EDCHikingCampingHunting
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Strong and reliable AXIS lockAmbidextrous features including reversible clip and automatic openingComfortable textured gripGood blade steel with decent hardnessLightweight and balanced
Great edge retention with K390 steelLightweight and ergonomic with secure gripGood size for EDC and outdoor use
Common complaints
Discontinued so availability is limitedPricey compared to some alternatives
Some reports of slight blade sloppiness when openingHandle feel not preferred by all users