Comparison Console
Benchmade Seven Ten vs Spyderco Slysz Bowie
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 15% 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$450
US$450
Weight
146 g (5.15 oz)Heaviest
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Overall length
228 mm (8.98 in)Longest
198 mm (7.80 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V or CPM MagnaCut or Fafnir-pattern Damascus
M390
Handle material
Anodized aluminum or Titanium
Titanium
Finish
Matte/FDE PVD
Satin / stonewashed (varies by version)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Wire clip, reversible deep-pocket
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (everyday carry)Camping
Everyday carryMedium-sized folding knife usersUsers desiring a premium titanium framelock folder
Not best for
Office EnvironmentsPrecision Whittling/WoodworkingDemanding Prying Tasks
Heavy duty cutting choresUsers needing large fixed blades
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
High quality manufacturingComfortable ergonomicsSmooth deploymentRefined frame lockGood balance and medium sizeExcellent blade steel (M390 or CTS-XHP)Suitable for everyday carry
Common complaints
Price is on the high sideLimited edition models can be very expensive
Higher price pointSome design changes less desirable compared to original modelOriginal stonewashed finish replaced by satin in newer versionRough edges at blade opening hole and jimping on new versionLong handle may feel disproportionate for some users