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Benchmade Proper vs Spyderco GrassHopper
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 309% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 24% 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$33Cheapest
Weight
66 g (2.33 oz)Heaviest
39.69 g (1.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
72.6 mm (2.86 in)Longest
58.4 mm (2.30 in)Shortest
Overall length
170 mm (6.69 in)Longest
128.8 mm (5.07 in)Shortest
Closed length
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
70.4 mm (2.77 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S30V or CPM-S90V stainless steel
Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel, also referenced as 3Cr stainless steel
Handle material
G10, Micarta, or Carbon Fiber
Blue G-10 and stainless steel (varies by listing)
Finish
Stonewash or satin finish
Satin
Lock type
Slip joint
Non-locking slipjoint
Opening method
Nail nick
Thumb hole for one-handed opening
Clip type
Unknown
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight EDC tasksCollectors of traditional style knives
EDCCampingHuntingTacticalSurvival
Not best for
Heavy-duty or hard use tasksTactical applications requiring a locking blade
Unknown
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
Compact and easy to carryGood size for work knifeAmbidextrous one-hand opening
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
Unknown