← ComparisonsLength and spine thickness drawn to true scale from published specs. Outline is the shape family's, not a trace of this model.
Head to head
Benchmade Bushcrafter 163-1 vs Spyderco Pathway Lightweight
Benchmade Bushcrafter 163-1 runs a 4.38″ drop point blade in CPM-S30V; Spyderco Pathway Lightweight runs 4.43″ of drop point in 9Cr18MoV. The Spyderco Pathway Lightweight is the lighter of the two by 3.98 oz.
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- Benchmade Bushcrafter 163-1 · Drop Point4.38″ blade · 0.164″ spine · 7.68 oz · ~1.18″ tall (derived)
- Spyderco Pathway Lightweight · Drop Point4.43″ blade · 0.125″ spine · 3.7 oz · ~1.2″ tall (derived)
Spine thickness, same scale
0.164″
0.125″
| Spec | BenchmadeBenchmade Bushcrafter 163-1Check price | SpydercoSpyderco Pathway LightweightBuy from Spyderco |
|---|---|---|
| Blade length | 4.38″ | 4.43″ |
| Spine thickness | 0.164″ | 0.125″ |
| Overall length | 9.04″ | 9.5″ |
| Weight | 7.68 oz | 3.7 oz |
| Blade shape | Drop Point | Drop Point |
| Steel | CPM-S30V | 9Cr18MoV |
| Grind | — | Full Flat |
| Lock | Fixed | Fixed |
| Handle material | G-10 | FRN |
| Country of origin | USA | China |
| Price band | Premium | Mid |
Tinted rows are where these two differ.