Comparison Console
Benchmade Anthem vs Benchmade Foray
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Foray stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Anthem stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Foray stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Foray stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Foray stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Foray stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$525Cheapest
US$795Most expensive
Weight
103.76 g (3.66 oz)Heaviest
98 g (3.46 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
82 mm (3.23 in)Shortest
Overall length
204.7 mm (8.06 in)Longest
187 mm (7.36 in)Shortest
Closed length
115.8 mm (4.56 in)Longest
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.845 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.6 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-20CV
Damasteel Damascus steel
Handle material
Single piece billet titanium
Carbon fiber with mother of pearl inlays
Finish
Stonewashed
Satin, Black DLC coated hardware and blue anodized accents for Gold Class model
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Manual-opening
Manual opening with thumb studs
Clip type
Reversible titanium tip-up clip
Reversible, deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry
Everyday carryGeneral everyday cutting tasksEDC collectionSpecialty knife collection
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Robust and solid constructionExcellent edge retention and sharpnessLightweight and ergonomic designAmbidextrous with dual thumb studs and reversible clip
High-quality Damasteel Damascus steel blade combining sharpness and edge retentionLightweight yet strong carbon fiber handle with mother of pearl inlaysAXIS locking mechanism providing secure blade lockupAmbidextrous design with reversible deep-carry pocket clipAesthetic appeal with premium finishes and accents
Common complaints
High retail priceStonewash finish perceived to dull the material luster
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