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Benchmade PSK vs Spyderco Slysz Bowie
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade PSK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade PSK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie 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$400Cheapest
US$450Most expensive
Weight
150.95 g (5.32 oz)Heaviest
122 g (4.30 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
198 mm (7.80 in)Shortest
Closed length
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
M390
Handle material
G-10 or Carbon Fiber with G-10 bolsters
Titanium
Finish
Cerakote coating
Satin / stonewashed (varies by version)
Lock type
AXIS Assist
Frame lock
Opening method
Spring-assisted opening with thumb-studs
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up, left or right hand
Wire clip, reversible deep-pocket
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarrySurvivalBushcraftOutdoor UseCamping
Everyday carryMedium-sized folding knife usersUsers desiring a premium titanium framelock folder
Not best for
Heavy chopping or log-splittingVery small-hand use
Heavy duty cutting choresUsers needing large fixed blades
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
High quality manufacturingComfortable ergonomicsSmooth deploymentRefined frame lockGood balance and medium sizeExcellent blade steel (M390 or CTS-XHP)Suitable for everyday carry
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
Higher price pointSome design changes less desirable compared to original modelOriginal stonewashed finish replaced by satin in newer versionRough edges at blade opening hole and jimping on new versionLong handle may feel disproportionate for some users