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Benchmade SOCP Dagger vs Spyderco Atlantic Salt
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade SOCP Dagger stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade SOCP Dagger stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade SOCP Dagger stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade SOCP Dagger stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade SOCP Dagger stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade SOCP Dagger stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 14% 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$125Cheapest
US$125.95Most expensive
Weight
62.37 g (2.20 oz)Lightest
73.7 g (2.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81.8 mm (3.22 in)Shortest
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
Overall length
184.2 mm (7.25 in)Shortest
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
117 mm (4.61 in)
Blade thickness
4.45 mm (0.18 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
440C Stainless Steel
H-1 (some versions), LC200N (some versions)
Handle material
Full skeletonized handle
FRN
Finish
Black oxide finish
Hollow-ground serrated or plain edge (SpyderEdge), Tumbled finish (LC200N version)
Lock type
Unknown
Lockback
Opening method
Unknown
Thumb Hole
Clip type
No clip
Reversible, tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useSelf-defenseEveryday carry (EDC)RescueLaw enforcementMilitary use
Marine and saltwater environmentsRescue work and emergency cuttingOutdoor and EDC use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy chopping or prying tasksTasks requiring pointed blade tip
Common praise
Lightweight at 62.37 g (2.12 oz)Strong, sharp 440C stainless steel bladeEffective finger ring retention designMOLLE-compatible sheath for versatile carryMade in USA with lifetime sharpening guarantee
Highly corrosion-resistant blade steel for saltwater useErgonomic FRN handle with volcano grip textureAmbidextrous reversible pocket clipEffective cutting performance with hollow-ground serrated or plain edge blades
Common complaints
Blade finish quality considered average by some usersNo clip includedBlade can arrive dull requiring sharpening
Some versions heavier than comparable knivesLimited tip for piercing tasks due to sheepfoot blade shape