Comparison Console
Benchmade Bugout vs Benchmade Taggedout
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 Taggedout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% 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 Taggedout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% 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 Taggedout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$175Cheapest
Weight
52.5 g (1.85 oz)Lightest
59.4 g (2.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.3 mm (3.24 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
189.7 mm (7.47 in)Shortest
206.5 mm (8.13 in)Longest
Closed length
107.2 mm (4.22 in)Shortest
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)
2.29 mm (0.09 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM-154 Stainless Steel (model 15535), CPM S45VN Stainless Steel (model 15536)
Handle material
Grivory
Grivory (model 15535), G10 (model 15536)
Finish
Cerakote on blade with Black Oxide on clip
Stonewash (model 15535, orange Grivory); Satin (model 15536, OD Green G10)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb hole (model 15535), Thumb studs (model 15536)
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Ambidextrous deep-carry pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight outdoor useUltralight hiking and backcountry adventuring
Ultralight huntingEDC (everyday carry)Detailed cutting tasksField dressing game
Not best for
Heavy-duty survival tasksBatonning or heavy chopping
Unknown
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
Very lightweight and easy to carryGood edge retention and sharpnessEffective and precise clip-point blade for hunting tasksAmbidextrous, secure AXIS lock and clipDurable handle materials
Common complaints
Handle scales feel slightly flexible under pressureNot intended for heavy-duty useClip's black oxide finish shows wear over time
Unknown