Comparison Console
Benchmade Sequel vs Spyderco Rescue 3
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 22% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Sequel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 21% 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$150Most expensive
Weight
73.71 g (2.60 oz)Lightest
95 g (3.35 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74.93 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 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
120 mm (4.72 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum with black G10 inlays
FRN
Finish
Satin finish (some models with black BK1 coating)
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Lockback
Opening method
Ambidextrous dual thumb stud opener
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible tip-up steel pocket clip
Stainless steel four-position (tip-up/down, right/left carry)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCamp/hike
Rescue situationsCutting seatbelts and tough materialsEmergency use
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
Lightweight and compactSmooth AXIS lock operationAmbidextrous opening and clipGood grip with textured handle
Efficient cutting through tough materialsSafe blunt-tip designLightweight and strong handleSecure lockback mechanismAmbidextrous carry options
Common complaints
Unknown
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