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Benchmade Volli vs Spyderco Efficient
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Efficient stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Efficient stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Efficient stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Volli stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 231% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Efficient stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Volli stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Efficient stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Volli stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Efficient stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Volli stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$215Most expensive
US$65Cheapest
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
79 mm (3.11 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
196 mm (7.72 in)Longest
180 mm (7.09 in)Shortest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
104 mm (4.09 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.6 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Satin or Black oxide coated blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb stud with spring assist
Spyderco Trademark Round Hole for one-handed opening
Clip type
Split arrow tip-up, ambidextrous
Reversible hourglass clip, ambidextrous tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useLaw enforcement and military applications
Everyday carryTactical useValue-oriented users
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent build qualitySharp and durable CPM S30V steelComfortable textured G-10 handleSmooth and fast assisted openingStrong axis lock mechanismAmbidextrous tip-up pocket clip
Good value for the priceSolid build quality for a budget bladeComfortable ergonomic handleEffective and secure liner lock mechanismReversible clip for versatile carry options
Common complaints
Handle texture can be aggressive on pocketsRelatively high price for size
Blade steel is lower-end (8Cr13MoV) compared to high-end knives