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Benchmade Super Freek vs Spyderco Slysz Bowie
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 28% 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 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$450Most expensive
Weight
121.9 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Overall length
214.9 mm (8.46 in)Longest
198 mm (7.80 in)Shortest
Closed length
123.4 mm (4.86 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
M390
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Titanium
Finish
Cerakote coated
Satin / stonewashed (varies by version)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Split Arrow
Wire clip, reversible deep-pocket
Use case profile
Best for
Every day carry (EDC)Hard use utility tasks
Everyday carryMedium-sized folding knife usersUsers desiring a premium titanium framelock folder
Not best for
Professional/Office EnvironmentsWet or Marine EnvironmentsDelicate SlicingDeep Concealment
Heavy duty cutting choresUsers needing large fixed blades
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 manufacturingComfortable ergonomicsSmooth deploymentRefined frame lockGood balance and medium sizeExcellent blade steel (M390 or CTS-XHP)Suitable for everyday carry
Common complaints
Not Corrosion ResistanceBulky in PocketNon-Deep Carry Clip
Higher price pointSome design changes less desirable compared to original modelOriginal stonewashed finish replaced by satin in newer versionRough edges at blade opening hole and jimping on new versionLong handle may feel disproportionate for some users