Comparison Console
Benchmade Bailout vs Benchmade Bugout
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Bugout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$350Most expensive
US$180Cheapest
Weight
59.4 g (2.10 oz)Heaviest
52.5 g (1.85 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
82.3 mm (3.24 in)Longest
Overall length
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Longest
189.7 mm (7.47 in)Shortest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)Longest
107.2 mm (4.22 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
10.5 mm (0.41 in)Thickest
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
CPM S30V
Handle material
Aluminum or Grivory
Grivory
Finish
Cerakote or Anodized Black
Cerakote on blade with Black Oxide on clip
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useFirst respondersLightweight durable work knife
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight outdoor useUltralight hiking and backcountry adventuring
Not best for
Delicate or Fine Slicing TasksHeavy Prying and ChippingCorrosive Environments
Heavy-duty survival tasksBatonning or heavy chopping
Common praise
Excellent edge retention and toughness of CPM-M4 steelLightweight yet rugged and durableSmooth ambidextrous AXIS lock mechanismDeep carry clip for discreet carry
Exceptionally lightweight (1.85 ounces)Strong edge retention of S30V steelSmooth and slim profile easily carried in pocketReliable ambidextrous Axis Lock mechanismDurable Cerakote blade finish resists wear
Common complaints
Clip can be tight for thick pockets3V steel (early version) is not fully stainless and requires maintenance
Handle scales feel slightly flexible under pressureNot intended for heavy-duty useClip's black oxide finish shows wear over time