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Benchmade Bailout vs WE Knife Micro Trogon
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Bailout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% 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$294Cheapest
Weight
59.4 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
81.95 g (2.89 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
68 mm (2.68 in)Shortest
Overall length
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Longest
166 mm (6.54 in)Shortest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
10.5 mm (0.41 in)Thickest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
Böhler M390
Handle material
Aluminum or Grivory
6AL4V titanium
Finish
Cerakote or Anodized Black
Black stonewashed blade, black and gold finish handle
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Right hand only, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useFirst respondersLightweight durable work knife
Everyday carry (EDC)Users seeking a compact and carry-friendly folding knife
Not best for
Delicate or Fine Slicing TasksHeavy Prying and ChippingCorrosive Environments
Those preferring fixed blade knivesUsers needing larger blade length beyond ~2.68 inches
Common praise
Excellent edge retention and toughness of CPM-M4 steelLightweight yet rugged and durableSmooth ambidextrous AXIS lock mechanismDeep carry clip for discreet carry
Compact and carry-friendly size compared to original TrogonPremium Böhler M390 steel blade with high hardness (58-60 HRC)Titanium handle with solid frame lock and smooth deploymentAttractive black and gold finish and versatile colorways
Common complaints
Clip can be tight for thick pockets3V steel (early version) is not fully stainless and requires maintenance
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