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Benchmade Arcane vs WE Knife Swordfin
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 16% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Arcane stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane 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 3% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Swordfin 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$270Cheapest
US$294Most expensive
Weight
81.65 g (2.88 oz)Lightest
97.1 g (3.43 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Shortest
83.4 mm (3.28 in)Longest
Overall length
196.1 mm (7.72 in)Longest
195.7 mm (7.70 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.8 mm (4.52 in)Longest
112.3 mm (4.42 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM 20CV
Handle material
7075-T6 Aluminum
Shredded Carbon Fiber
Finish
Satin
Black Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Assisted-opening, flipper
Front Flipper & Thumb Stud
Clip type
Deep-Carry, reversible tip-up
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban useTactical
EDCTactical Knives
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 CPM 20CV blade steel.Lightweight and well balanced at 97.1 grams.Durable shredded carbon fiber handle with titanium liners.Smooth liner lock with reliable locking mechanism.Ergonomic front flipper and thumb stud opening methods.
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
Premium price point compared to average EDC knives.
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