Comparison Console
Benchmade Altitude vs Benchmade Flyway
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 21% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Flyway stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 6% 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$200Cheapest
Weight
47 g (1.66 oz)Lightest
59.5 g (2.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
78 mm (3.07 in)Longest
68.6 mm (2.70 in)Shortest
Overall length
188 mm (7.40 in)Longest
176.8 mm (6.96 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)
2.3 mm (0.09 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM-154 stainless steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Orange G10
Finish
DLC coating (in one variant) and orange coating (in other variant)
Satin or stonewash finish
Lock type
Fixed blade
Unknown
Opening method
Unknown
Unknown
Clip type
Unknown
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingEveryday carryClimbing
Upland game and waterfowl huntingPrecision cutting tasks like breasting, skinning, and detail cutsOutdoor useSmall game processing
Not best for
Unknown
Pocket carry (not folding)Light or casual everyday useBudget buyers seeking low priceSmall or lightweight knife users
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
Excellent edge retention due to CPM-154 steelCompact size ideal for precise tasksHigh visibility orange handle and sheathErgonomic handle with secure gripLightweight fixed blade with full tang constructionDurable Boltaron sheath suitable for pack or chest rig carry
Common complaints
High retail priceBlade is difficult to resharpen manually
Higher price point compared to basic knivesLimited color options (typically orange only)May be heavier than some other hunting knivesNot convenient for pocket carry due to fixed blade design