Comparison Console
Benchmade Autocrat vs Benchmade Foray
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Foray stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Foray stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Foray stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Foray stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Foray stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$500Cheapest
US$795Most expensive
Weight
111.41 g (3.93 oz)Heaviest
98 g (3.46 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
94.23 mm (3.71 in)Longest
82 mm (3.23 in)Shortest
Overall length
222.25 mm (8.75 in)Longest
187 mm (7.36 in)Shortest
Closed length
128.02 mm (5.04 in)Longest
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.67 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.6 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
Damasteel Damascus steel
Handle material
G10 composite
Carbon fiber with mother of pearl inlays
Finish
DLC coated black
Satin, Black DLC coated hardware and blue anodized accents for Gold Class model
Lock type
N/A
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Double-action out-the-front automatic (spine-fire slide)
Manual opening with thumb studs
Clip type
Deep-carry, reversible tip-down MALICE clip (MOLLE compatible)
Reversible, deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical useRapid deployment
Everyday carryGeneral everyday cutting tasksEDC collectionSpecialty knife collection
Not best for
Heavy cutting tasksNon-tactical uses requiring single edged blades
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth and reliable actionHigh-quality G10 handle constructionLightweight and pocket friendlySolid build quality typical of BenchmadeExcellent edge retention of CPM-S30V steel
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
Blade comes dull from factory requiring honingDouble-edged dagger blade not versatile for all EDC tasksRelatively high price for steel type
Unknown