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Benchmade Skirmish vs Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Skirmish stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 204% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Skirmish stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Skirmish stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Skirmish stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% 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$900Most expensive
US$296Cheapest
Weight
190 g (6.70 oz)Heaviest
125 g (4.41 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Overall length
248 mm (9.76 in)Longest
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
Closed length
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.38 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V
CPM-M4 tool steel
Handle material
Titanium
Carbon Fiber/G10 Laminate
Finish
Tumbled and anodized frame with drilled and anodized accents over titanium barrel spacers
Satin
Lock type
Unknown
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tumbled steel pocket clip positioned for right hand, tip down carry
Ambidextrous 4-Position Pocket Clip (Tip-Up/Tip-Down, Left or Right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor use
EDCHeavy-duty slicingTough cutting tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Environments requiring low-maintenance stainless steel blades
Common praise
Excellent knife qualityDurable blade and handle materialsGood ergonomic designUseful thumb hole opening mechanism
Excellent edge retentionVery sharp out of the boxRobust construction and feelSmooth action with phosphor bronze washersAmbidextrous carry options
Common complaints
High retail priceLight scuff marks on handle (on used models)
Requires diligent maintenance to avoid corrosionHandle ergonomics can feel blocky and less refinedHeavier and thicker compared to some other EDC foldersNot a discreet carry due to clip style and size