Benchmade Proper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Proper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Benchmade Proper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Spyderco Endela stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Benchmade Proper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Spyderco Endela stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Benchmade Proper stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Spyderco Endela stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Benchmade Proper stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Spyderco Endela stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 18% 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.
!Heavy Duty Or Hard Use Tasks!Tactical Applications Requiring A Locking Blade
!Heavy Duty Chopping Tasks
Common praise
✓High Quality CPM S30V Or CPM S90v Blade Steel✓Lightweight And Thin With Excellent Blade To Handle Ratio✓Well Designed Handle With Good Grip And Ergonomics✓Disassemblable With Torx Screws For Maintenance✓Classic And Charming Traditional Knife Aesthetics
✓Excellent Edge Retention Due To K390 Steel✓Lightweight And Well Balanced✓Strong And Secure Back Lock✓Ergonomic Blue FRN Handle With Good Grip✓Versatile Clip Carry Options
Common complaints
⚠Lacks A Locking Mechanism (non Locking Slip Joint)⚠Price Can Be High Compared To Other Traditional Knives⚠Softer Action Compared To Some Slip Joints⚠Edge Can Be Slightly Chip Prone Due To Steel Type
⚠Some Models Use Different Steels (vg 10, CPM Spy27) Which May Confuse Buyers⚠Limited Availability At Certain Price Points⚠Not Suitable For Heavy Duty Chopping