Comparison Console
Benchmade Anthem vs Benchmade Autocrat
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the longest option for blade 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$525Most expensive
US$500Cheapest
Weight
103.76 g (3.66 oz)Lightest
111.41 g (3.93 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
94.23 mm (3.71 in)Longest
Overall length
204.7 mm (8.06 in)Shortest
222.25 mm (8.75 in)Longest
Closed length
115.8 mm (4.56 in)Shortest
128.02 mm (5.04 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.845 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.67 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-20CV
CPM S30V
Handle material
Single piece billet titanium
G10 composite
Finish
Stonewashed
DLC coated black
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
N/A
Opening method
Manual-opening
Double-action out-the-front automatic (spine-fire slide)
Clip type
Reversible titanium tip-up clip
Deep-carry, reversible tip-down MALICE clip (MOLLE compatible)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical useRapid deployment
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy cutting tasksNon-tactical uses requiring single edged blades
Common praise
Robust and solid constructionExcellent edge retention and sharpnessLightweight and ergonomic designAmbidextrous with dual thumb studs and reversible clip
Smooth and reliable actionHigh-quality G10 handle constructionLightweight and pocket friendlySolid build quality typical of BenchmadeExcellent edge retention of CPM-S30V steel
Common complaints
High retail priceStonewash finish perceived to dull the material luster
Blade comes dull from factory requiring honingDouble-edged dagger blade not versatile for all EDC tasksRelatively high price for steel type
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