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Benchmade Volli vs Spyderco Matriarch 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Volli stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Volli stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Volli stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Volli stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$182Cheapest
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Overall length
196 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
217 mm (8.54 in)Longest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Shortest
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.6 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
FRN
Finish
Satin
Black TiCN-coated blade (in Emerson Wave model)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb stud with spring assist
Spyderco Round Hole and Emerson Opener wave feature
Clip type
Split arrow tip-up, ambidextrous
Four-position clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useLaw enforcement and military applications
Everyday carryPersonal protectionHuntingCampingTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty fixed blade tasks
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
Exceptional cutting performance with serrated VG-10 bladeFast and confident deployment with Emerson OpenerLightweight yet strong FRN handle with good gripVersatile carry options with four-position clipDurable build suitable for tactical and outdoor use
Common complaints
Handle texture can be aggressive on pocketsRelatively high price for size
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