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Benchmade PSK vs Spyderco Canis
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Canis stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Canis stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Canis stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Canis stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Canis stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Canis stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK 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$400Most expensive
US$357Cheapest
Weight
150.95 g (5.32 oz)Heaviest
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Overall length
213 mm (8.39 in)Longest
206 mm (8.11 in)Shortest
Closed length
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
120 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM S30V
Handle material
G-10 or Carbon Fiber with G-10 bolsters
Carbon Fiber and G-10 laminate
Finish
Cerakote coating
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Assist
Compression Lock
Opening method
Spring-assisted opening with thumb-studs
Spyderco Round Hole
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up, left or right hand
Four-position stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarrySurvivalBushcraftOutdoor UseCamping
Personal protectionClose combatEveryday carry where legal
Not best for
Heavy chopping or log-splittingVery small-hand use
General utility tasksCampfire choresFeather sticking
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
Excellent ergonomics for secure combative gripHigh-quality CPM S30V blade with superior edge retentionStrong, reinforced tip for piercing strengthFour-position versatile clipLightweight and well-balanced
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
Specialized blade shape limits general cutting utilityThicker handle profile makes it bulky for pocket carryNot suitable for mundane utility tasks