Comparison Console
Benchmade Auto Fact vs Benchmade Bailout
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 32% 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$335Cheapest
US$350Most expensive
Weight
88.17 g (3.11 oz)Heaviest
59.4 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Shortest
Closed length
121.9 mm (4.80 in)Longest
119.9 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.794 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
10.5 mm (0.41 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S90V
CPM M4
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum and Carbon Fiber
Aluminum or Grivory
Finish
Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated
Cerakote or Anodized Black
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Push-button automatic
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Deep-carry clip, reversible tip-up
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defenseEnthusiastsCollectors
Everyday carryTactical useFirst respondersLightweight durable work knife
Not best for
Unknown
Delicate or Fine Slicing TasksHeavy Prying and ChippingCorrosive Environments
Common praise
High edge retention due to premium S90V steelDurable and lightweight handle materialsSleek design combining classic and modern influencesReliable AXIS lock mechanismSmooth push-button automatic opening
Excellent edge retention and toughness of CPM-M4 steelLightweight yet rugged and durableSmooth ambidextrous AXIS lock mechanismDeep carry clip for discreet carry
Common complaints
Unknown
Clip can be tight for thick pockets3V steel (early version) is not fully stainless and requires maintenance