Comparison Console
Benchmade Arcane vs Benchmade 960
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade 960 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade 960 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade 960 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 960 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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
64.1 g (2.26 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Longest
79.25 mm (3.12 in)Shortest
Overall length
196.1 mm (7.72 in)Longest
184.9 mm (7.28 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.8 mm (4.52 in)Longest
105.7 mm (4.16 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
7075-T6 Aluminum
Red anodized aluminum with black G10 inlay
Finish
Satin
Red anodized aluminum handles, polished stainless steel clip, anodized blue titanium back spacer
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Assisted-opening, flipper
Thumb stud, flick of the wrist
Clip type
Deep-Carry, reversible tip-up
Reversible stainless steel tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban useTactical
EDC (Every Day Carry)Collectors
Not best for
Heavy use cutting tasksBeginners in sharpening
Heavy hard use due to slick handles, lack of jimping
Common praise
Durable blade for daily useEasy one-handed opening with flipperComfortable for both handsSecure AXIS lockSleek and lightweight design
Smooth and reliable Axis lock mechanismAttractive red anodized aluminum handle with black G10 inlayLightweight at about 2.26 ozGood quality D2 tool steel blade
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
Handle can be slick and lacks texture for gripBlade sharpening is more challenging due to D2 steel