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Benchmade Redoubt vs Spyderco Native Chief Lightweight
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Native Chief Lightweight stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Native Chief Lightweight stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Native Chief Lightweight stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native Chief Lightweight stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native Chief Lightweight stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native Chief Lightweight stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% 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$161.25Cheapest
Weight
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
90 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
230 mm (9.06 in)Longest
Closed length
120 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
129 mm (5.08 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2
CTS BD1N
Handle material
Black Grivory
FRN
Finish
Black Cerakote
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Unknown
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry clip
Four-position pocket clip (threaded inserts, ambidextrous)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryOutdoor jobsLaw enforcementCampingHiking
Everyday carry
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
Lightweight design with FRN handle reduces weight by 21% compared to G-10 versionAmbidextrous design including round hole and four-position clipPrecision-machined back lock mechanismHigh-traction Bi-Directional Texturing on handle
Common complaints
Higher price point than some alternativesBlack Cerakote finish may show scratches over timeHandle material less premium compared to metal options
Unknown