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Benchmade Super Freek vs Spyderco Phoenix
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the longest option for blade 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$325Most expensive
US$310Cheapest
Weight
121.9 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
116.23 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
214.9 mm (8.46 in)Longest
184.15 mm (7.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
123.4 mm (4.86 in)Longest
116.06 mm (4.57 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Titanium with White (Cream) Micarta overlays
Finish
Cerakote coated
Satin finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Split Arrow
Tip up steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Every day carry (EDC)Hard use utility tasks
EDCCollectorsUsers seeking high-tech materials and designUsers wanting a lightweight, sleek folding knife
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
High-quality VG-10 blade steelSmooth ball bearing lockPremium titanium and micarta handle materialsLightweight and ergonomic designAmbidextrous thumb hole for easy opening
Common complaints
Not Corrosion ResistanceBulky in PocketNon-Deep Carry Clip
Discontinued, availability limitedPremium price