Comparison Console
Benchmade Bailout vs Benchmade Crooked River
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 58% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Bailout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 139% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 34% 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$350Cheapest
US$360Most expensive
Weight
59.4 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Overall length
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Shortest
236 mm (9.29 in)Longest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
Blade thickness
10.5 mm (0.41 in)Thinnest
15 mm (0.59 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Aluminum or Grivory
Black canvas Micarta with burnt copper aluminum bolsters
Finish
Cerakote or Anodized Black
DLC Battlewash black finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Split Arrow
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseFirst RespondersLightweight Durable Work Knife
HuntingOutdoor TasksEDCCuttingSkinningFood Preparation
Not best for
Delicate Or Fine Slicing TasksHeavy Prying And ChippingCorrosive Environments
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent Edge Retention And Toughness Of CPM M4 SteelLightweight Yet Rugged And DurableSmooth Ambidextrous Axis Lock MechanismDeep Carry Clip For Discreet Carry
High Quality Materials And WorkmanshipSmooth And Reliable Axis Lock MechanismComfortable And Secure GripExcellent Edge RetentionAmbidextrous DesignLifetime Warranty With Lifesharp Service
Common complaints
Clip Can Be Tight For Thick Pockets3v Steel (early Version) Is Not Fully Stainless And Requires Maintenance
Slightly Heavier And Larger Than Comparable KnivesPremium Price PointWood Handle Can Be Smooth And May Require Roughening For Grip
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