Comparison Console
Benchmade PSK vs Spyderco Autonomy 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade PSK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade PSK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade PSK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$400Cheapest
US$434Most expensive
Weight
150.95 g (5.32 oz)Lightest
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
214 mm (8.43 in)Longest
Closed length
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
125 mm (4.92 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
LC200N stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 or Carbon Fiber with G-10 bolsters
Black textured G-10
Finish
Cerakote coating
Black DLC or satin finish options
Lock type
AXIS Assist
Button lock with safety
Opening method
Spring-assisted opening with thumb-studs
Automatic push button
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up, left or right hand
Four-position hourglass pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarrySurvivalBushcraftOutdoor UseCamping
Everyday carryTactical useMarine or outdoor useUsers requiring corrosion-resistant blade
Not best for
Heavy chopping or log-splittingVery small-hand use
Users preferring lighter knives for EDC (some find it heavy)
Common praise
Strong, corrosion-resistant MagnaCut steel blade with excellent edge retentionRobust AXIS Assist locking mechanism with spring-assisted openingFull steel liners and G-10 or carbon fiber handle scales provide strength and gripIncludes ferro rod striking choil for fire startingLifetime warranty and LifeSharp maintenance service
Exceptional corrosion resistance due to LC200N steelSmooth and reliable automatic opening with button lock and safetyRobust and ergonomic G-10 handle providing secure gripHigh-quality USA manufacturing
Common complaints
Two-hand closure may be inconvenient for some usersBlade thickness and assisted mechanism may not excel in hard-use tasks like log-splittingSize and weight may be too large for small hands
Relatively heavy at 156 grams, considered heavy for some EDC users