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Benchmade Sequel vs Spyderco Cricket C29P
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Cricket C29P stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Sequel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cricket C29P stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cricket C29P stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cricket C29P stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cricket C29P stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 56% 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$140.25Cheapest
US$141Most expensive
Weight
73.71 g (2.60 oz)Heaviest
49.6 g (1.75 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
74.93 mm (2.95 in)Longest
48 mm (1.89 in)Shortest
Overall length
171.45 mm (6.75 in)Longest
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Closed length
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Longest
71 mm (2.80 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum with black G10 inlays
Stainless steel
Finish
Satin finish (some models with black BK1 coating)
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Ambidextrous dual thumb stud opener
Thumb hole ambidextrous one-hand opening
Clip type
Reversible tip-up steel pocket clip
Removable steel pocket clip, right-handed tip-down
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCamp/hike
Everyday carryIntricate/detailed cuttingPocket carry
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
Lightweight and compactSmooth AXIS lock operationAmbidextrous opening and clipGood grip with textured handle
Ultra-thin designConfident frame lockPrecise reverse S-shaped bladeAmbidextrous one-handed openingCompact and lightweight
Common complaints
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