Comparison Console
Benchmade Volli vs Spyderco Tusk
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Tusk stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Volli stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Volli stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tusk stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tusk stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Volli stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tusk stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Volli stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tusk stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Volli stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 32% 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$215Cheapest
US$230Most expensive
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
79 mm (3.11 in)Longest
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
Overall length
196 mm (7.72 in)Longest
166 mm (6.54 in)Shortest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
106 mm (4.17 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.6 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
LC200N
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Titanium
Finish
Satin
Hollow grind
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.)
Opening method
Thumb stud with spring assist
Unknown
Clip type
Split arrow tip-up, ambidextrous
Ambidextrous tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useLaw enforcement and military applications
Maritime and nautical applicationsEveryday carryKnot loosening and shackle manipulation
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
Excellent corrosion resistanceHighly functional marlinspike toolStrong and secure locking mechanismsPrecision-machined titanium handleVersatile for nautical tasks
Common complaints
Handle texture can be aggressive on pocketsRelatively high price for size
Unknown