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Benchmade SOCP Dagger vs Spyderco Urban
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Urban stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Urban stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Urban stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade SOCP Dagger stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Urban stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade SOCP Dagger stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Urban stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade SOCP Dagger stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Urban stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade SOCP Dagger stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 20% 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$125Most expensive
US$105Cheapest
Weight
62.37 g (2.20 oz)Heaviest
57 g (2.01 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
81.8 mm (3.22 in)Longest
66 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
Overall length
184.2 mm (7.25 in)Longest
154 mm (6.06 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
89 mm (3.50 in)
Blade thickness
4.45 mm (0.18 in)Thickest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
440C Stainless Steel
Bohler M398 / N690Co (sources differ)
Handle material
Full skeletonized handle
FRN
Finish
Black oxide finish
Satin
Lock type
Unknown
Slipjoint (non-locking)
Opening method
Unknown
Thumb Hole
Clip type
No clip
Wire clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useSelf-defenseEveryday carry (EDC)RescueLaw enforcementMilitary use
Everyday carry in legal restrictive areasLightweight EDC useFine cutting tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty cutting requiring blade lockHard work that risks blade closureCutting very tough materials
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
Lightweight and compact designExcellent blade steel with good edge retentionComfortable and secure grip with finger choilDiscreet and socially-friendly non-locking slipjoint mechanismPositive and distinct opening and closing clicks
Common complaints
Blade finish quality considered average by some usersNo clip includedBlade can arrive dull requiring sharpening
Not suitable for hard or heavy-duty cutting tasks due to slipjoint designBlade steel may require care to prevent rust (especially K390 variant)Limited blade length may restrict some uses