Comparison Console
Benchmade Arcane vs Benchmade Auto Fact
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Arcane stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 23% 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$270Cheapest
US$335Most expensive
Weight
81.65 g (2.88 oz)Lightest
88.17 g (3.11 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Shortest
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
Overall length
196.1 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
Closed length
114.8 mm (4.52 in)Shortest
121.9 mm (4.80 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.794 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM-S90V
Handle material
7075-T6 Aluminum
6061-T6 Aluminum and Carbon Fiber
Finish
Satin
Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Assisted-opening, flipper
Push-button automatic
Clip type
Deep-Carry, reversible tip-up
Deep-carry clip, reversible tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban useTactical
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defenseEnthusiastsCollectors
Not best for
Heavy use cutting tasksBeginners in sharpening
Unknown
Common praise
Durable blade for daily useEasy one-handed opening with flipperComfortable for both handsSecure AXIS lockSleek and lightweight design
High edge retention due to premium S90V steelDurable and lightweight handle materialsSleek design combining classic and modern influencesReliable AXIS lock mechanismSmooth push-button automatic opening
Common complaints
Blade can be hard to sharpen for beginnersHandle may feel cold in winterPocket clip might be too tightBlade can chip under heavy use
Unknown