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Benchmade Arcane vs Benchmade Model 51 Morpho
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 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% 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 Model 51 Morpho stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 33% 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$285Most expensive
Weight
81.65 g (2.88 oz)Lightest
98.9 g (3.49 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Overall length
196.1 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
Closed length
114.8 mm (4.52 in)Shortest
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
7075-T6 Aluminum
G-10 with titanium liners
Finish
Satin
Stonewash or satin finish depending on variant
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Spring latch
Opening method
Assisted-opening, flipper
Balisong flipping or direct open
Clip type
Deep-Carry, reversible tip-up
Tip-up titanium pocket clip (reversible for left or right hand)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban useTactical
EDC (everyday carry)Recreational flippingLight utility tasks
Not best for
Heavy use cutting tasksBeginners in sharpening
Heavy choppingRust-prone wet environments without proper care
Common praise
Durable blade for daily useEasy one-handed opening with flipperComfortable for both handsSecure AXIS lockSleek and lightweight design
Lightweight for a balisong at roughly 3.3 ouncesDurable, strong blade tip resistant to damageSmooth action with high-quality tolerancesComfortable textured G-10 handle with finger groovesInnovative spring latch that does not open accidentally
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
D2 steel is less rust resistant and requires careful maintenanceSpring latch can require effort to disengageLatch disengagement when open is less convenient
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