Comparison Console
Benchmade Arcane vs Benchmade Casbah
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 16% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Casbah stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Casbah stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Casbah stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Casbah stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Casbah stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$270Most expensive
US$190Cheapest
Weight
81.65 g (2.88 oz)Lightest
97.24 g (3.43 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Shortest
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Longest
Overall length
196.1 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
198.12 mm (7.80 in)Longest
Closed length
114.8 mm (4.52 in)Longest
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM S30V stainless steel (58-60 HRC)
Handle material
7075-T6 Aluminum
Blue or black textured Grivory (glass fiber reinforced nylon co-polymer)
Finish
Satin
Satin finish or black Cerakote ceramic coating
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Push-button with front-mounted slide safety (plunge lock)
Opening method
Assisted-opening, flipper
Side-opening automatic, push-button activated coil spring
Clip type
Deep-Carry, reversible tip-up
Deep carry, reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban useTactical
Everyday carry (EDC)Duty useTactical use
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
Lightweight and excellent ergonomicsSuperior edge retention and corrosion resistance of CPM S30V blade steelFast, smooth, and reliable automatic deploymentComfortable, secure grip with textured Grivory handle and jimpingDeep carry reversible tip-up pocket clip for versatile carryMade in the USA with Benchmade's Lifetime Warranty and Lifesharp sharpening
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
Some users find the pocket clip only tip-up carry limitingForce of blade deployment considered moderate by some usersTexturing on the backside of the handle could be improved