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Benchmade Arcane vs WE Knife Peer
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Peer stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Peer stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Peer stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Peer stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Peer stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Peer stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$265Cheapest
Weight
81.65 g (2.88 oz)Heaviest
72.2 g (2.55 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Shortest
87.9 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
196.1 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
201.7 mm (7.94 in)Longest
Closed length
114.8 mm (4.52 in)Longest
113.8 mm (4.48 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM 20CV
Handle material
7075-T6 Aluminum
6AL4V Titanium with Shredded Carbon Fiber Overlay
Finish
Satin
Gray Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Assisted-opening, flipper
Front Flipper
Clip type
Deep-Carry, reversible tip-up
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban useTactical
Everyday CarryEDCGentleman's knifeCollector knife
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
High-quality blade steelSmooth flipping mechanismDurable and lightweight titanium handleGood blade hardness and edge retention
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
Discontinued and harder to findRelatively high price
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