Comparison Console
Benchmade Bailout vs Benchmade Freek
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 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 105% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 6% 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$350
US$350
Weight
59.4 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Longest
Overall length
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Shortest
215 mm (8.46 in)Longest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
124 mm (4.88 in)Longest
Blade thickness
10.5 mm (0.41 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
Handle material
Aluminum or Grivory
Carbon Fiber/G-10
Finish
Cerakote or Anodized Black
Satin or Cerakote
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
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresCampingHikingEDC
Not best for
Delicate or Fine Slicing TasksHeavy Prying and ChippingCorrosive Environments
Beginners (due to hard sharpening steel)
Common praise
Excellent edge retention and toughness of CPM-M4 steelLightweight yet rugged and durableSmooth ambidextrous AXIS lock mechanismDeep carry clip for discreet carry
Durable and strong buildExcellent edge retentionSmooth and secure axis lockAdvanced ergonomics with comfortable handleAmbidextrous use
Common complaints
Clip can be tight for thick pockets3V steel (early version) is not fully stainless and requires maintenance
Clip may feel undersized or loosen over timeCan be heavy compared to smaller knivesSharpening CPM S90V steel is difficult