Comparison Console
Benchmade Arcane vs Benchmade Taggedout
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Taggedout 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 Arcane stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Taggedout 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 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$175Cheapest
Weight
81.65 g (2.88 oz)Heaviest
59.4 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
196.1 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
206.5 mm (8.13 in)Longest
Closed length
114.8 mm (4.52 in)Shortest
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)
2.29 mm (0.09 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM-154 Stainless Steel (model 15535), CPM S45VN Stainless Steel (model 15536)
Handle material
7075-T6 Aluminum
Grivory (model 15535), G10 (model 15536)
Finish
Satin
Stonewash (model 15535, orange Grivory); Satin (model 15536, OD Green G10)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Assisted-opening, flipper
Thumb hole (model 15535), Thumb studs (model 15536)
Clip type
Deep-Carry, reversible tip-up
Ambidextrous deep-carry pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban useTactical
Ultralight huntingEDC (everyday carry)Detailed cutting tasksField dressing game
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
Very lightweight and easy to carryGood edge retention and sharpnessEffective and precise clip-point blade for hunting tasksAmbidextrous, secure AXIS lock and clipDurable handle materials
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