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Benchmade PSK vs Spyderco YoJumbo
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$298Cheapest
Weight
150.95 g (5.32 oz)Heaviest
150 g (5.29 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
101 mm (3.98 in)Longest
Overall length
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
236 mm (9.29 in)Longest
Closed length
126 mm (4.96 in)Shortest
136 mm (5.35 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM S30V (standard variants), CPM SPY27 (variant)
Handle material
G-10 or Carbon Fiber with G-10 bolsters
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Cerakote coating
Satin or DLC coating
Lock type
AXIS Assist
Compression Lock
Opening method
Spring-assisted opening with thumb-studs
Fully accessible Trademark Round Hole (ambidextrous, one-handed)
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up, left or right hand
Four-position pocket clip, configurable for tip-up or tip-down carry, either side
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarrySurvivalBushcraftOutdoor UseCamping
Everyday carryPersonal defensePrecise cutting tasksUsers with larger hands
Not best for
Heavy chopping or log-splittingVery small-hand use
Users requiring fixed bladesUsers preferring non-folding knives
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
Ergonomic design for larger handsSharp and precise Wharncliffe bladeLightweight due to skeletonized linersStrong and reliable Compression LockVersatile clip positioningHigh-quality blade steels with good edge retention
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
Premium price pointHeavy for some users (150 g)