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Benchmade Proper vs Spyderco Endura 4
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 35% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Proper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Proper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 32% 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$135Cheapest
US$143Most expensive
Weight
66 g (2.33 oz)Lightest
102 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
72.6 mm (2.86 in)Shortest
96 mm (3.78 in)Longest
Overall length
170 mm (6.69 in)Shortest
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
Closed length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 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
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
G10, Micarta, or Carbon Fiber
FRN
Finish
Stonewash or satin finish
Satin, Black TiCN (Titanium Carbonitride) or Damascus
Lock type
Slip joint
Back Lock
Opening method
Nail nick
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Unknown
Spoon-style Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight EDC tasksCollectors of traditional style knives
Everyday carryHuntingTacticalCampingSurvival
Not best for
Heavy-duty or hard use tasksTactical applications requiring a locking blade
Heavy-duty pryingFood prep with the saber-ground bladeDeep-pocket covert carry
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
Lightweight yet rugged constructionSecure grip with bi-directional texturingEasy ambidextrous one-handed openingStrong and reliable lock backHigh-quality VG-10 blade steel with good edge retention and corrosion resistance
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
Handle not suitable for hard use despite steel linersSlight blade play may develop after extended use