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Benchmade Anthem vs Benchmade Necron
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 13% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Anthem stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron 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 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% 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 Necron 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 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 28% 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$550Most expensive
Weight
103.76 g (3.66 oz)Lightest
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Overall length
204.7 mm (8.06 in)Shortest
247 mm (9.72 in)Longest
Closed length
115.8 mm (4.56 in)Shortest
140.1 mm (5.52 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.845 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-20CV
CPM S30V
Handle material
Single piece billet titanium
Jade G-10
Finish
Stonewashed
Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Manual-opening
Balisong opening (butterfly knife)
Clip type
Reversible titanium tip-up clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry
FlippingEDC enthusiastsPrecision cutting tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Latchless users that require latchHeavy cutting tasks
Common praise
Robust and solid constructionExcellent edge retention and sharpnessLightweight and ergonomic designAmbidextrous with dual thumb studs and reversible clip
Lightweight and balanced designHigh-quality CPM S30V blade with excellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceDurable and grippy Jade G-10 handlesAdjustable tungsten weights for customized flippingInterchangeable backspacers and handle extensions for balance customizationStonewashed blade finish for durable and attractive wear resistance
Common complaints
High retail priceStonewash finish perceived to dull the material luster
Lack of latch may be unfavorable for some usersPrice is premium for a balisong knifeNo bushing pivots, uses washers instead, which some advanced users prefer against
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