Comparison Console
Benchmade Super Freek vs Spyderco Amalgam
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight. Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$325Cheapest
US$330Most expensive
Weight
121.9 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
122.08 g (4.31 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Shortest
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Longest
Overall length
214.9 mm (8.46 in)Shortest
226.06 mm (8.90 in)Longest
Closed length
123.4 mm (4.86 in)Shortest
129.54 mm (5.10 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.51 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
CPM S30V
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Carbon fiber/G-10 laminate with nested, skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Cerakote coated
Full-flat grind
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Index-finger flipper opener and Trademark Round Hole
Clip type
Split Arrow
Four-position pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Every day carry (EDC)Hard use utility tasks
Everyday carryHuntingCampingHikingSurvivalTactical use
Not best for
Professional/Office EnvironmentsWet or Marine EnvironmentsDelicate SlicingDeep Concealment
Unknown
Common praise
Durable materials and construction with G10 and CPM-M4 steelExcellent grip due to layered milled G10 handleStrong and tough blade suitable for hard useReliable AXIS Lock mechanismAmbidextrous tip-up pocket clip
Smooth opening action with ball-bearing washersStrong and reliable Compression LockLightweight yet durable handle constructionAmbidextrous carry options with four-position clip
Common complaints
Not Corrosion ResistanceBulky in PocketNon-Deep Carry Clip
Unknown