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Benchmade Proper vs Spyderco Salt 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Proper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Proper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 8% 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$154Most expensive
Weight
66 g (2.33 oz)Heaviest
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
72.6 mm (2.86 in)Shortest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
Overall length
170 mm (6.69 in)Shortest
182.88 mm (7.20 in)Longest
Closed length
95 mm (3.74 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S30V or CPM-S90V stainless steel
LC200N
Handle material
G10, Micarta, or Carbon Fiber
FRN
Finish
Stonewash or satin finish
Unknown
Lock type
Slip joint
Back Lock
Opening method
Nail nick
Round hole in blade
Clip type
Unknown
Black-coated titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight EDC tasksCollectors of traditional style knives
Saltwater and humid environmentsEveryday carryMarine useOutdoor useFishingDiving
Not best for
Heavy-duty or hard use tasksTactical applications requiring a locking blade
Heavy-duty chopping or survival tasks
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
Excellent corrosion resistance with LC200N steelComfortable grip with textured fiberglass reinforced nylon handleSecure lock with back lock mechanismLightweight for everyday carryMarine-grade hardware resists rust in harsh environments
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
Price is relatively high compared to standard folding knivesLimited blade thickness specs publicly available