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Benchmade Bugout vs Benchmade Griptilian
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 52% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 107% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the longest option for blade 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$180Most expensive
US$110Cheapest
Weight
52.5 g (1.85 oz)Lightest
108.5 g (3.83 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.3 mm (3.24 in)Shortest
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Longest
Overall length
189.7 mm (7.47 in)Shortest
205 mm (8.07 in)Longest
Closed length
107.2 mm (4.22 in)Shortest
117.3 mm (4.62 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.92 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V or 154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
Grivory
Noryl GTX or Nylon or G-10
Finish
Cerakote on blade with Black Oxide on clip
Satin or Black coating
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Ambidextrous Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight outdoor useUltralight hiking and backcountry adventuring
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical activitiesUtility tasks
Not best for
Heavy-duty survival tasksBatonning or heavy chopping
Heavy hard-use tasks requiring overbuilt toolsDefensive carry requiring specialized knives
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 blade shape and balanceAmbidextrous and ergonomic designDurable and reliable locking mechanismLightweight yet sturdy handleGood edge retention and corrosion resistance
Common complaints
Handle scales feel slightly flexible under pressureNot intended for heavy-duty useClip's black oxide finish shows wear over time
Handle scales (Noryl GTX or DuPont Zytel) feel somewhat cheap/plasticSingle tip-up carry position by defaultSlight blade play when unlockedSome users modify scales for improved ergonomics