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Benchmade Redoubt vs Spyderco Dodo
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Dodo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Dodo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 72% 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$200Most expensive
US$195Cheapest
Weight
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
82.1 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
90 mm (3.54 in)Longest
52.3 mm (2.06 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
158.8 mm (6.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
120 mm (4.72 in)Longest
111.1 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2
CPM M4
Handle material
Black Grivory
Natural G-10
Finish
Black Cerakote
Blade with satin or black DLC finish (varies by variant)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Patented Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry clip
Reversible Wire Tension Tip-Up
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryOutdoor jobsLaw enforcementCampingHiking
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingDetailed/fine cutting
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
Outstanding edge retention and wear resistance of CPM M4 steelStrong and reliable Ball Bearing LockErgonomic handle with finger choilsCompact size with good utility
Common complaints
Higher price point than some alternativesBlack Cerakote finish may show scratches over timeHandle material less premium compared to metal options
Unconventional and unusual appearance may not appeal to allShort blade length under 2 inches