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Benchmade Anthem vs Benchmade Model 42
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 15% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Anthem stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 42 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 138% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 42 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 42 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 42 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 18% 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$1250Most expensive
Weight
103.76 g (3.66 oz)Lightest
121.62 g (4.29 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
104.775 mm (4.13 in)Longest
Overall length
204.7 mm (8.06 in)Shortest
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
Closed length
115.8 mm (4.56 in)Shortest
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.845 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-20CV
440C Stainless Steel
Handle material
Single piece billet titanium
Titanium
Finish
Stonewashed
Anodized titanium handles with satin finished blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Batangas-style Lock
Opening method
Manual-opening
Manual Opening by Flipping
Clip type
Reversible titanium tip-up clip
None
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry
Flying tricks, aerial maneuversLightweight balanced manipulationUsers wanting strong lock-up folding balisong
Not best for
Unknown
Keeping anodized finish perfect without wearUsers preferring heavier knives
Common praise
Robust and solid constructionExcellent edge retention and sharpnessLightweight and ergonomic designAmbidextrous with dual thumb studs and reversible clip
Very light compared to older stainless steel models (approx. 4.25 oz / 121.6 g)Smooth, wobble-free jointsStrong and stable Batangas-style latch lock openAnodized titanium handles give attractive, iridescent colorsExcellent balance for flipping and aerial tricks
Common complaints
High retail priceStonewash finish perceived to dull the material luster
Anodized finish can wear off with handling and needs periodic re-anodizingLatch can strike opposite handle causing scratches (not the blade)Sheath is slightly short for full insertion
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