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Benchmade Arcane vs Benchmade Emissary
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Emissary stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary 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$270Most expensive
US$235Cheapest
Weight
81.65 g (2.88 oz)Heaviest
62.5 g (2.20 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)Longest
175.3 mm (6.90 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.8 mm (4.52 in)Longest
99.1 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)
2.29 mm (0.09 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM S30V
Handle material
7075-T6 Aluminum
CNC machined aluminum alloy
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Assisted-opening, flipper
Dual thumb studs, assisted opening
Clip type
Deep-Carry, reversible tip-up
Side to side reversible steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban useTactical
Everyday carryAmbidextrous useEasy one-handed opening
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
Premium CPM S30V steelLightweight and slim profileReliable AXIS lock mechanismAmbidextrous design
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
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