Benchmade Bailout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Bailout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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.
G-10 laminate over skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Cerakote or Anodized Black
Unknown
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Trademark Round Hole and removable Emerson opener
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Reversible steel wire clip, tip-up carry for left or right hand
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Tactical Use▣First Responders▣Lightweight Durable Work Knife
▣Everyday Carry▣Tactical Use▣Self Defense
Not best for
!Delicate Or Fine Slicing Tasks!Heavy Prying And Chipping!Corrosive Environments
Unknown
Common praise
✓Excellent Edge Retention And Toughness Of CPM M4 Steel✓Lightweight Yet Rugged And Durable✓Smooth Ambidextrous Axis Lock Mechanism✓Deep Carry Clip For Discreet Carry
✓High Quality Materials And Construction✓Innovative And Ergonomic Handle Design For Tactical Use✓Strong And Reliable Locking Mechanism✓Ambidextrous Clip And Opening Features✓Made In USA Quality
Common complaints
⚠Clip Can Be Tight For Thick Pockets⚠3v Steel (early Version) Is Not Fully Stainless And Requires Maintenance
⚠Minimal Handle Jimping And Traction Affecting Grip⚠Pivot Screw May Loosen Without Loctite⚠Pocket Clip Placement Could Be Improved