Comparison Console
Benchmade Altitude vs Benchmade Auto Fact
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 47% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Altitude stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 18% 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$335Most expensive
Weight
47 g (1.66 oz)Lightest
88.17 g (3.11 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
78 mm (3.07 in)Shortest
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
Overall length
188 mm (7.40 in)Shortest
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
121.9 mm (4.80 in)
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.794 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM-S90V
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
6061-T6 Aluminum and Carbon Fiber
Finish
DLC coating (in one variant) and orange coating (in other variant)
Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated
Lock type
Fixed blade
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Push-button automatic
Clip type
Unknown
Deep-carry clip, reversible tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingEveryday carryClimbing
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defenseEnthusiastsCollectors
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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
High edge retention due to premium S90V steelDurable and lightweight handle materialsSleek design combining classic and modern influencesReliable AXIS lock mechanismSmooth push-button automatic opening
Common complaints
High retail priceBlade is difficult to resharpen manually
Unknown