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Benchmade Sequel vs Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Sequel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$146.25Most expensive
Weight
73.71 g (2.60 oz)Heaviest
68 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
74.93 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
75 mm (2.95 in)Longest
Overall length
171.45 mm (6.75 in)Shortest
177 mm (6.97 in)Longest
Closed length
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 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
CPM SPY27
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum with black G10 inlays
FRN
Finish
Satin finish (some models with black BK1 coating)
Satin or Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Ambidextrous dual thumb stud opener
Round Hole
Clip type
Reversible tip-up steel pocket clip
Four-position Ambidextrous Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCamp/hike
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresProfessional use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty hard useGloved useOne-handed deployment
Common praise
Lightweight and compactSmooth AXIS lock operationAmbidextrous opening and clipGood grip with textured handle
Lightweight yet strongExcellent edge retention and toughnessSmooth and reliable lock mechanismAmbidextrous clip for versatile carry
Common complaints
Unknown
Stiff ActionGritty Feeling"Toy-Like" FeelLack of Steel Liners