Comparison Console
Benchmade Altitude vs Benchmade Bugout
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 10% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Bugout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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$235Most expensive
US$180Cheapest
Weight
47 g (1.66 oz)Lightest
52.5 g (1.85 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
78 mm (3.07 in)Shortest
82.3 mm (3.24 in)Longest
Overall length
188 mm (7.40 in)Shortest
189.7 mm (7.47 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
107.2 mm (4.22 in)
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thickest
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM S30V
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Grivory
Finish
DLC coating (in one variant) and orange coating (in other variant)
Cerakote on blade with Black Oxide on clip
Lock type
Fixed blade
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Unknown
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingEveryday carryClimbing
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight outdoor useUltralight hiking and backcountry adventuring
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty survival tasksBatonning or heavy chopping
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
Exceptionally lightweight (1.85 ounces)Strong edge retention of S30V steelSmooth and slim profile easily carried in pocketReliable ambidextrous Axis Lock mechanismDurable Cerakote blade finish resists wear
Common complaints
High retail priceBlade is difficult to resharpen manually
Handle scales feel slightly flexible under pressureNot intended for heavy-duty useClip's black oxide finish shows wear over time