Comparison Console
Benchmade Altitude vs Benchmade Arcane
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Altitude stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the longest option for overall 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$235Cheapest
US$270Most expensive
Weight
47 g (1.66 oz)Lightest
81.65 g (2.88 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
78 mm (3.07 in)Shortest
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Longest
Overall length
188 mm (7.40 in)Shortest
196.1 mm (7.72 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
114.8 mm (4.52 in)
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thickest
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM S90V
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
7075-T6 Aluminum
Finish
DLC coating (in one variant) and orange coating (in other variant)
Satin
Lock type
Fixed blade
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Assisted-opening, flipper
Clip type
Unknown
Deep-Carry, reversible tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingEveryday carryClimbing
Everyday CarryUrban useTactical
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy use cutting tasksBeginners in sharpening
Common praise
Extremely light weight (~47g)Excellent edge retention and cutting performanceComfortable and secure grip with carbon fiber handleBlade shape and size ideal for precise cutting and field dressingSharpness lasts through extended use
Durable blade for daily useEasy one-handed opening with flipperComfortable for both handsSecure AXIS lockSleek and lightweight design
Common complaints
High retail priceBlade is difficult to resharpen manually
Blade can be hard to sharpen for beginnersHandle may feel cold in winterPocket clip might be too tightBlade can chip under heavy use