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Benchmade Taggedout 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 4% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Urban stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Urban stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Urban stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Urban stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Urban stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 35% 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$175Most expensive
US$105Cheapest
Weight
59.4 g (2.10 oz)Heaviest
57 g (2.01 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
66 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
Overall length
206.5 mm (8.13 in)Longest
154 mm (6.06 in)Shortest
Closed length
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-154 Stainless Steel (model 15535), CPM S45VN Stainless Steel (model 15536)
Bohler M398 / N690Co (sources differ)
Handle material
Grivory (model 15535), G10 (model 15536)
FRN
Finish
Stonewash (model 15535, orange Grivory); Satin (model 15536, OD Green G10)
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Slipjoint (non-locking)
Opening method
Thumb hole (model 15535), Thumb studs (model 15536)
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Ambidextrous deep-carry pocket clip
Wire clip
Use case profile
Best for
Ultralight huntingEDC (everyday carry)Detailed cutting tasksField dressing game
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
Very lightweight and easy to carryGood edge retention and sharpnessEffective and precise clip-point blade for hunting tasksAmbidextrous, secure AXIS lock and clipDurable handle materials
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
Unknown
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