Comparison Console
Benchmade Altitude vs Benchmade Emissary
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 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness.
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$235
US$235
Weight
47 g (1.66 oz)Lightest
62.5 g (2.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
78 mm (3.07 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
188 mm (7.40 in)Longest
175.3 mm (6.90 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
99.1 mm (3.90 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
CNC machined aluminum alloy
Finish
DLC coating (in one variant) and orange coating (in other variant)
Satin
Lock type
Fixed blade
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Dual thumb studs, assisted opening
Clip type
Unknown
Side to side reversible steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingEveryday carryClimbing
Everyday carryAmbidextrous useEasy one-handed opening
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
Premium CPM S30V steelLightweight and slim profileReliable AXIS lock mechanismAmbidextrous design
Common complaints
High retail priceBlade is difficult to resharpen manually
Unknown