Comparison Console
Benchmade Valet vs Spyderco Chaparral
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Valet stands out as the lightest option for weight. Benchmade Valet stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Valet stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chaparral stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Valet stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Spyderco Chaparral stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Spyderco Chaparral stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Valet stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chaparral stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Valet 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$205Cheapest
US$286Most expensive
Weight
61.8 g (2.18 oz)Lightest
62 g (2.19 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
75.2 mm (2.96 in)Longest
71 mm (2.80 in)Shortest
Overall length
169.9 mm (6.69 in)Longest
162 mm (6.38 in)Shortest
Closed length
94.7 mm (3.73 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.51 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
1.9 mm (0.07 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390 stainless steel
CTS-XHP stainless steel
Handle material
Gray G10
Birdseye Maple or FRN (Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon)
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Manual opening
Thumb hole (Round Hole)
Clip type
Tip-up, reversible (right/left)
Reversible deep pocket wire clip for tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGent's knife use
Everyday carry (EDC)Gentleman's knifeLightweight slicingOffice use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy duty workHard use cutting tasks
Common praise
High quality M390 blade steelSmooth AXIS locking mechanismComfortable gray G10 handleReversible pocket clip for tip-up carry
Lightweight and slim designExcellent ergonomics with good grip texture and finger choilHigh quality CTS XHP steel blade with great edge retention and corrosion resistanceSolid back lock mechanism with satisfying lock upAmbidextrous one-handed opening via large round holeReversible deep pocket clip for tip-up carry
Common complaints
Unknown
Lock bar may be stiff to disengage on some models