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Benchmade Sequel vs Spyderco Atlantic Salt
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the lightest option for weight. Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 25% 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$140.25Most expensive
US$125.95Cheapest
Weight
73.71 g (2.60 oz)Heaviest
73.7 g (2.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
74.93 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
Overall length
171.45 mm (6.75 in)Shortest
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
Closed length
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
H-1 (some versions), LC200N (some versions)
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum with black G10 inlays
FRN
Finish
Satin finish (some models with black BK1 coating)
Hollow-ground serrated or plain edge (SpyderEdge), Tumbled finish (LC200N version)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Lockback
Opening method
Ambidextrous dual thumb stud opener
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible tip-up steel pocket clip
Reversible, tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCamp/hike
Marine and saltwater environmentsRescue work and emergency cuttingOutdoor and EDC use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy chopping or prying tasksTasks requiring pointed blade tip
Common praise
Lightweight and compactSmooth AXIS lock operationAmbidextrous opening and clipGood grip with textured handle
Highly corrosion-resistant blade steel for saltwater useErgonomic FRN handle with volcano grip textureAmbidextrous reversible pocket clipEffective cutting performance with hollow-ground serrated or plain edge blades
Common complaints
Unknown
Some versions heavier than comparable knivesLimited tip for piercing tasks due to sheepfoot blade shape