Comparison Console
Benchmade Arcane vs Benchmade Flyway
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Flyway stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway 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 Flyway stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 11% 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$200Cheapest
Weight
81.65 g (2.88 oz)Heaviest
59.5 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Longest
68.6 mm (2.70 in)Shortest
Overall length
196.1 mm (7.72 in)Longest
176.8 mm (6.96 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.8 mm (4.52 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM-154 stainless steel
Handle material
7075-T6 Aluminum
Orange G10
Finish
Satin
Satin or stonewash finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Assisted-opening, flipper
Unknown
Clip type
Deep-Carry, reversible tip-up
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban useTactical
Upland game and waterfowl huntingPrecision cutting tasks like breasting, skinning, and detail cutsOutdoor useSmall game processing
Not best for
Heavy use cutting tasksBeginners in sharpening
Pocket carry (not folding)Light or casual everyday useBudget buyers seeking low priceSmall or lightweight knife users
Common praise
Durable blade for daily useEasy one-handed opening with flipperComfortable for both handsSecure AXIS lockSleek and lightweight design
Excellent edge retention due to CPM-154 steelCompact size ideal for precise tasksHigh visibility orange handle and sheathErgonomic handle with secure gripLightweight fixed blade with full tang constructionDurable Boltaron sheath suitable for pack or chest rig 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
Higher price point compared to basic knivesLimited color options (typically orange only)May be heavier than some other hunting knivesNot convenient for pocket carry due to fixed blade design