Comparison Console
Benchmade Bailout vs Benchmade Emissary
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 5% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Emissary stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 16% 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$235Cheapest
Weight
59.4 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
62.5 g (2.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)
76.2 mm (3.00 in)
Overall length
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Longest
175.3 mm (6.90 in)Shortest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)Longest
99.1 mm (3.90 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
CNC machined aluminum alloy
Finish
Cerakote or Anodized Black
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Dual thumb studs, assisted opening
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Side to side reversible steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useFirst respondersLightweight durable work knife
Everyday carryAmbidextrous useEasy one-handed opening
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
Premium CPM S30V steelLightweight and slim profileReliable AXIS lock mechanismAmbidextrous design
Common complaints
Clip can be tight for thick pockets3V steel (early version) is not fully stainless and requires maintenance
Unknown