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Benchmade Bugout vs Benchmade Flyway
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Bugout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 7% 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$180Cheapest
US$200Most expensive
Weight
52.5 g (1.85 oz)Lightest
59.5 g (2.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.3 mm (3.24 in)Longest
68.6 mm (2.70 in)Shortest
Overall length
189.7 mm (7.47 in)Longest
176.8 mm (6.96 in)Shortest
Closed length
107.2 mm (4.22 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM-154 stainless steel
Handle material
Grivory
Orange G10
Finish
Cerakote on blade with Black Oxide on clip
Satin or stonewash finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Unknown
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight outdoor useUltralight hiking and backcountry adventuring
Upland game and waterfowl huntingPrecision cutting tasks like breasting, skinning, and detail cutsOutdoor useSmall game processing
Not best for
Heavy-duty survival tasksBatonning or heavy chopping
Pocket carry (not folding)Light or casual everyday useBudget buyers seeking low priceSmall or lightweight knife users
Common praise
Exceptionally lightweight (1.85 ounces)Strong edge retention of S30V steelSmooth and slim profile easily carried in pocketReliable ambidextrous Axis Lock mechanismDurable Cerakote blade finish resists wear
Excellent edge retention due to CPM-154 steelCompact size ideal for precise tasksHigh visibility orange handle and sheathErgonomic handle with secure gripLightweight fixed blade with full tang constructionDurable Boltaron sheath suitable for pack or chest rig carry
Common complaints
Handle scales feel slightly flexible under pressureNot intended for heavy-duty useClip's black oxide finish shows wear over time
Higher price point compared to basic knivesLimited color options (typically orange only)May be heavier than some other hunting knivesNot convenient for pocket carry due to fixed blade design
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