Comparison Console
Benchmade Anthem vs Benchmade Narrows
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Anthem stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the shortest option for closed length.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the longest option for closed length.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$580Most expensive
Weight
103.76 g (3.66 oz)Heaviest
68.32 g (2.41 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Overall length
204.7 mm (8.06 in)Longest
203.7 mm (8.02 in)Shortest
Closed length
115.8 mm (4.56 in)Shortest
116.3 mm (4.58 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.845 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.03 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-20CV
M390 Super Premium Stainless Steel (58-61HRC)
Handle material
Single piece billet titanium
6Al-4V Titanium
Finish
Stonewashed
Satin blade finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Manual-opening
Unknown
Clip type
Reversible titanium tip-up clip
Mini Deep Carry, Tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry
Everyday Carry (EDC)Lightweight usePocket carry
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
Lightweight and slim titanium handleStrong and sharp M390 steel bladeReliable AXIS lock mechanism
Common complaints
High retail priceStonewash finish perceived to dull the material luster
Factory edge quality criticized as coarsePivot action can feel rough initiallyHigher price point considered premium