Comparison Console
Benchmade Auto Presidio II vs Benchmade Presidio
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Presidio stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Benchmade Presidio stands out as the longest option for blade length.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness.
Benchmade Presidio stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness.
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$209.99Cheapest
US$250Most expensive
Weight
179.2 g (6.32 oz)Heaviest
141 g (4.97 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
94.5 mm (3.72 in)Shortest
94.7 mm (3.73 in)Longest
Overall length
221.5 mm (8.72 in)
221.5 mm (8.72 in)
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)
127 mm (5.00 in)
Blade thickness
3.149 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
Black anodized 6061-T6 billet aluminum
CF-Elite (carbon fiber reinforced nylon polymer)
Finish
Coated black blade
Satin finish on blade
Lock type
AXIS® lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Automatic-opening
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Deep-carry clip reversible tip-up
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip (tip-up carry)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryDurability and reliabilityOne-handed automatic opening
Heavy-use everyday carryField use
Not best for
Non-automatic knife preferences
Unknown
Common praise
Durable and strong constructionLightweight despite sturdy materialsSmooth and reliable automatic AXIS® opening mechanismGood combo edge blade for versatile cutting tasksDeep-carry reversible clip for comfortable carry
High-quality CPM S30V blade with great edge retention and corrosion resistanceLightweight and strong CF-Elite handle materialSmooth and reliable AXIS lock mechanismReversible deep-carry pocket clip for easy and discreet carryComfortable ergonomic grip suitable for extended use
Common complaints
Price point higher than some comparable knivesNot ideal for those preferring manual opening mechanisms
Unknown