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Benchmade Proper vs Spyderco Ladybug 3
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Ladybug 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Ladybug 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Ladybug 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 800% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ladybug 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 230% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ladybug 3 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ladybug 3 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 48% 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$15Cheapest
Weight
66 g (2.33 oz)Heaviest
20 g (0.71 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
72.6 mm (2.86 in)Longest
49 mm (1.93 in)Shortest
Overall length
170 mm (6.69 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Closed length
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
63 mm (2.48 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thickest
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S30V or CPM-S90V stainless steel
K390 or VG-10 or H-1 (variants)
Handle material
G10, Micarta, or Carbon Fiber
FRN
Finish
Stonewash or satin finish
Unknown
Lock type
Slip joint
Back Lock
Opening method
Nail nick
Manual (folding knife)
Clip type
Unknown
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight EDC tasksCollectors of traditional style knives
Everyday carryHuntingTacticalCampingSurvivalHikingKeychain carry
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
Exceptional edge retention and toughness of K390 steelCompact, keychain-ready sizeSecure back lock and one-handed operationLightweight FRN handle with confident grip
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
No pocket clip includedVery small size may be limiting for some tasks