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Benchmade Altitude vs CRKT Minimalist Cleaver
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Altitude stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Minimalist Cleaver stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Minimalist Cleaver stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 592% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Minimalist Cleaver stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Minimalist Cleaver stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Minimalist Cleaver stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 46% 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$33.95Cheapest
Weight
47 g (1.66 oz)Lightest
48.19 g (1.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
78 mm (3.07 in)Longest
54.13 mm (2.13 in)Shortest
Overall length
188 mm (7.40 in)Longest
128.52 mm (5.06 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.59 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
5Cr15MoV stainless steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Micarta; Resin infused fiber; Green G-10; Resin infused fiber
Finish
DLC coating (in one variant) and orange coating (in other variant)
Bead blast finish; Black stonewash coating (retailer source)
Lock type
Fixed blade
Fixed
Opening method
Unknown
Unknown
Clip type
Unknown
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingEveryday carryClimbing
Everyday carryOutdoor tasksUtility workBackup carryCamp kitchen useGarage work
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
Easy to sharpenVersatile cleaver bladeDurable materialsLightweight and compactComfortable ergonomic handle
Common complaints
High retail priceBlade is difficult to resharpen manually
None clearly stated in provided sources
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