Comparison Console
Benchmade Bugout vs Benchmade 960
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 18% 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 960 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 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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
64.1 g (2.26 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.3 mm (3.24 in)Longest
79.25 mm (3.12 in)Shortest
Overall length
189.7 mm (7.47 in)Longest
184.9 mm (7.28 in)Shortest
Closed length
107.2 mm (4.22 in)Longest
105.7 mm (4.16 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
Grivory
Red anodized aluminum with black G10 inlay
Finish
Cerakote on blade with Black Oxide on clip
Red anodized aluminum handles, polished stainless steel clip, anodized blue titanium back spacer
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb stud, flick of the wrist
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Reversible stainless steel tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight outdoor useUltralight hiking and backcountry adventuring
EDC (Every Day Carry)Collectors
Not best for
Heavy-duty survival tasksBatonning or heavy chopping
Heavy hard use due to slick handles, lack of jimping
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
Smooth and reliable Axis lock mechanismAttractive red anodized aluminum handle with black G10 inlayLightweight at about 2.26 ozGood quality D2 tool steel blade
Common complaints
Handle scales feel slightly flexible under pressureNot intended for heavy-duty useClip's black oxide finish shows wear over time
Handle can be slick and lacks texture for gripBlade sharpening is more challenging due to D2 steel