Comparison Console
Benchmade Sequel vs Spyderco Pacific Salt 2
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 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Pacific Salt 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% 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 Pacific Salt 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Pacific Salt 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Pacific Salt 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 28% 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$171Most expensive
Weight
73.71 g (2.60 oz)Lightest
82.2 g (2.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74.93 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
96 mm (3.78 in)Longest
Overall length
171.45 mm (6.75 in)Shortest
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
Closed length
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
H-2 stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum with black G10 inlays
FRN
Finish
Satin finish (some models with black BK1 coating)
Tumbled or black coated (variant dependent)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Lockback
Opening method
Ambidextrous dual thumb stud opener
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible tip-up steel pocket clip
Four-position reversible pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCamp/hike
Saltwater environmentsEveryday carryMarine useOutdoor activities
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and compactSmooth AXIS lock operationAmbidextrous opening and clipGood grip with textured handle
Exceptional corrosion resistanceLightweight and ergonomic handleReliable lockback mechanismVersatile blade edge options (PlainEdge and SpyderEdge)Four-position pocket clip for versatile carry
Common complaints
Unknown
Some users find the blade thickness thin for heavy-duty tasks