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Benchmade Seven Ten vs Spyderco Ayoob
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$450Most expensive
US$300Cheapest
Weight
146 g (5.15 oz)Heaviest
139 g (4.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
94 mm (3.70 in)Shortest
Overall length
228 mm (8.98 in)Longest
220 mm (8.66 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
128 mm (5.04 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V or CPM MagnaCut or Fafnir-pattern Damascus
CPM Cru-Wear
Handle material
Anodized aluminum or Titanium
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Matte/FDE PVD
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Four-position reversible metal pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (everyday carry)Camping
EDCTactical useAccurate thrusting and cutting
Not best for
Office EnvironmentsPrecision Whittling/WoodworkingDemanding Prying Tasks
Unknown
Common praise
High-quality blade steels with strong edge retentionRobust and refined axis lock mechanismPremium anodized aluminum handle for good grip and durabilityGood size and weight for EDC use
Unique blade-to-handle angle for greater accuracy and force transfer in thrustingHigh-quality CPM Cru-Wear steel with excellent edge holding and toughnessMultiple carry options with four-position reversible pocket clipSturdy back lock mechanism and skeletonized liners for strength
Common complaints
Price is on the high sideLimited edition models can be very expensive
Discontinued model, may be hard to findPre-owned units may vary in condition