Comparison Console
Benchmade Auto Fact vs Benchmade Foray
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% 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 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Foray stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 137% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Foray stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Foray stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Foray stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 22% 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$795Most expensive
Weight
88.17 g (3.11 oz)Lightest
98 g (3.46 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
82 mm (3.23 in)Shortest
Overall length
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
187 mm (7.36 in)Shortest
Closed length
121.9 mm (4.80 in)Longest
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.794 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.6 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S90V
Damasteel Damascus steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum and Carbon Fiber
Carbon fiber with mother of pearl inlays
Finish
Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated
Satin, Black DLC coated hardware and blue anodized accents for Gold Class model
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Push-button automatic
Manual opening with thumb studs
Clip type
Deep-carry clip, reversible tip-up
Reversible, deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defenseEnthusiastsCollectors
Everyday carryGeneral everyday cutting tasksEDC collectionSpecialty knife collection
Not best for
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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
High-quality Damasteel Damascus steel blade combining sharpness and edge retentionLightweight yet strong carbon fiber handle with mother of pearl inlaysAXIS locking mechanism providing secure blade lockupAmbidextrous design with reversible deep-carry pocket clipAesthetic appeal with premium finishes and accents
Common complaints
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