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Benchmade Arcane vs Benchmade CLA
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 17% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Arcane stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% 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 CLA 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$270Cheapest
US$400Most expensive
Weight
81.65 g (2.88 oz)Lightest
98.44 g (3.47 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
199.39 mm (7.85 in)Longest
Closed length
114.8 mm (4.52 in)Longest
113.03 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
MagnaCut
Handle material
7075-T6 Aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
DLC Battlewash
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Button lock
Opening method
Assisted-opening, flipper
Automatic push-button
Clip type
Deep-Carry, reversible tip-up
Deep Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban useTactical
Everyday carryTactical useWorkhorse EDC
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
Excellent balance between size and weightHigh-quality MagnaCut steel bladeDurable G10 handle scalesReliable automatic push-button opening mechanism
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
Button lock can be initially stickyLack of blade lock indicator