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Benchmade Sequel vs Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Sequel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$143.25Most expensive
Weight
73.71 g (2.60 oz)Lightest
82 g (2.89 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74.93 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
Overall length
171.45 mm (6.75 in)Shortest
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
Closed length
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
CTS BD1N
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum with black G10 inlays
FRCP
Finish
Satin finish (some models with black BK1 coating)
Satin or Diamond-Like Carbon
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Ambidextrous dual thumb stud opener
Round Hole
Clip type
Reversible tip-up steel pocket clip
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCamp/hike
Everyday carryTactical useAmbidextrous operationOne-handed openingLightweight folding knives
Not best for
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Common praise
Lightweight and compactSmooth AXIS lock operationAmbidextrous opening and clipGood grip with textured handle
Excellent ambidextrous design with reversible clip and round hole openingLightweight and ergonomic handle design with secure gripStrong and smooth Ball Bearing Lock mechanismHigh-quality CTS BD1N blade steel with good cutting performance
Common complaints
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