Comparison Console
Benchmade Arcane vs Benchmade Bailout
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Arcane stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$350Most expensive
Weight
81.65 g (2.88 oz)Heaviest
59.4 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
196.1 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Longest
Closed length
114.8 mm (4.52 in)Shortest
119.9 mm (4.72 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
10.5 mm (0.41 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM M4
Handle material
7075-T6 Aluminum
Aluminum or Grivory
Finish
Satin
Cerakote or Anodized Black
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Assisted-opening, flipper
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Deep-Carry, reversible tip-up
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban useTactical
Everyday carryTactical useFirst respondersLightweight durable work knife
Not best for
Heavy use cutting tasksBeginners in sharpening
Delicate or Fine Slicing TasksHeavy Prying and ChippingCorrosive Environments
Common praise
Durable blade for daily useEasy one-handed opening with flipperComfortable for both handsSecure AXIS lockSleek and lightweight design
Excellent edge retention and toughness of CPM-M4 steelLightweight yet rugged and durableSmooth ambidextrous AXIS lock mechanismDeep carry clip for discreet carry
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
Clip can be tight for thick pockets3V steel (early version) is not fully stainless and requires maintenance