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Benchmade Seven Ten vs Spyderco Manix 2 XL
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$290Cheapest
Weight
146 g (5.15 oz)Lightest
147 g (5.19 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Overall length
228 mm (8.98 in)Longest
227 mm (8.94 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
129 mm (5.08 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V or CPM MagnaCut or Fafnir-pattern Damascus
CPM S30V
Handle material
Anodized aluminum or Titanium
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Matte/FDE PVD
Satin (varies with model; some Black DLC)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Reversible Tip-Up
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (everyday carry)Camping
Everyday carryTough challengesCampingOutdoor use
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
Excellent build qualityStrong and reliable ball bearing lockAmbidextrous carry and deploymentGood cutting performance and edge retentionComfortable and secure gripCan handle tough and heavy use
Common complaints
Price is on the high sideLimited edition models can be very expensive
Heavier and larger size may not suit all users