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Benchmade Proper vs Spyderco Atlantic Salt
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Proper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 29% 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$135Most expensive
US$125.95Cheapest
Weight
66 g (2.33 oz)Lightest
73.7 g (2.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
72.6 mm (2.86 in)Shortest
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
Overall length
170 mm (6.69 in)Shortest
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
Closed length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S30V or CPM-S90V stainless steel
H-1 (some versions), LC200N (some versions)
Handle material
G10, Micarta, or Carbon Fiber
FRN
Finish
Stonewash or satin finish
Hollow-ground serrated or plain edge (SpyderEdge), Tumbled finish (LC200N version)
Lock type
Slip joint
Lockback
Opening method
Nail nick
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Unknown
Reversible, tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight EDC tasksCollectors of traditional style knives
Marine and saltwater environmentsRescue work and emergency cuttingOutdoor and EDC use
Not best for
Heavy-duty or hard use tasksTactical applications requiring a locking blade
Heavy chopping or prying tasksTasks requiring pointed blade tip
Common praise
High quality CPM-S30V or CPM-S90V blade steelLightweight and thin with excellent blade-to-handle ratioWell designed handle with good grip and ergonomicsDisassemblable with torx screws for maintenanceClassic and charming traditional knife aesthetics
Highly corrosion-resistant blade steel for saltwater useErgonomic FRN handle with volcano grip textureAmbidextrous reversible pocket clipEffective cutting performance with hollow-ground serrated or plain edge blades
Common complaints
Lacks a locking mechanism (non-locking slip joint)Price can be high compared to other traditional knivesSofter action compared to some slip jointsEdge can be slightly chip prone due to steel type
Some versions heavier than comparable knivesLimited tip for piercing tasks due to sheepfoot blade shape