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Benchmade Seven Ten vs Spyderco Endura 4
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 215% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 3% 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$143Cheapest
Weight
146 g (5.15 oz)Heaviest
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
96 mm (3.78 in)Shortest
Overall length
228 mm (8.98 in)Longest
222 mm (8.74 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)
127 mm (5.00 in)
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
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Anodized aluminum or Titanium
FRN
Finish
Matte/FDE PVD
Satin, Black TiCN (Titanium Carbonitride) or Damascus
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Spoon-style Clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (everyday carry)Camping
Everyday carryHuntingTacticalCampingSurvival
Not best for
Office EnvironmentsPrecision Whittling/WoodworkingDemanding Prying Tasks
Heavy-duty pryingFood prep with the saber-ground bladeDeep-pocket covert carry
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
Lightweight yet rugged constructionSecure grip with bi-directional texturingEasy ambidextrous one-handed openingStrong and reliable lock backHigh-quality VG-10 blade steel with good edge retention and corrosion resistance
Common complaints
Price is on the high sideLimited edition models can be very expensive
Handle not suitable for hard use despite steel linersSlight blade play may develop after extended use