Comparison Console
Benchmade Redoubt vs Spyderco Chokwe
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the lightest option for weight. Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$200Cheapest
US$219.95Most expensive
Weight
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
104.87 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
90 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Longest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
120 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
120.65 mm (4.75 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2
CPM S30V
Handle material
Black Grivory
Black G-10 front handle, matte finish stainless back handle
Finish
Black Cerakote
Satin Finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Thumb hole pull
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry clip
Reversible stainless pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryOutdoor jobsLaw enforcementCampingHiking
Everyday carryPocket carryUtility tasks
Not best for
Users wanting a small, lightweight knife
Unknown
Common praise
Durable Grivory handle with good gripSharp, corrosion-resistant CPM-D2 bladeReliable AXIS locking mechanismFree lifetime sharpening and maintenance service
High quality CPM S30V blade steelComfortable and durable black G-10 handleUnique ethnic-inspired designFrame lock mechanism provides secure locking
Common complaints
Higher price point than some alternativesBlack Cerakote finish may show scratches over timeHandle material less premium compared to metal options
Relatively high price pointWeight might be higher compared to smaller EDC knives