Comparison Console
Benchmade Altitude vs Benchmade Nimravus
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 73% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Altitude stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 274% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 28% 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$250Most expensive
Weight
47 g (1.66 oz)Lightest
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
78 mm (3.07 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Overall length
188 mm (7.40 in)Shortest
240 mm (9.45 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.92 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
DLC coating (in one variant) and orange coating (in other variant)
Black coated / BK1 coated finish
Lock type
Fixed blade
Unknown
Opening method
Unknown
Unknown
Clip type
Unknown
MALICE CLIP4 (MOLLE compatible)
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingEveryday carryClimbing
TacticalEveryday carrySurvivalOperational useMOLLE attachment compatibility
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 build qualityDurable and reliable after many years of useGood blade steel (154CM) with sustained sharpnessSecure grip via anodized aluminum handleWell balanced fixed bladeMOLLE sheath includedPartially serrated blade useful for rope cutting
Common complaints
High retail priceBlade is difficult to resharpen manually
Some users report issues with factory plastic sheath durabilityHandle finish may show wear over yearsManufacturer customer service for sheath problems reported as unresponsive