Comparison Console
Benchmade Bugout vs Benchmade Valet
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 15% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Bugout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Valet stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Valet stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Valet stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Valet stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$205Most expensive
Weight
52.5 g (1.85 oz)Lightest
61.8 g (2.18 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.3 mm (3.24 in)Longest
75.2 mm (2.96 in)Shortest
Overall length
189.7 mm (7.47 in)Longest
169.9 mm (6.69 in)Shortest
Closed length
107.2 mm (4.22 in)Longest
94.7 mm (3.73 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.51 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
Bohler M390 stainless steel
Handle material
Grivory
Gray G10
Finish
Cerakote on blade with Black Oxide on clip
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Manual opening
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Tip-up, reversible (right/left)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight outdoor useUltralight hiking and backcountry adventuring
Everyday carryGent's knife use
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
High quality M390 blade steelSmooth AXIS locking mechanismComfortable gray G10 handleReversible pocket clip for tip-up carry
Common complaints
Handle scales feel slightly flexible under pressureNot intended for heavy-duty useClip's black oxide finish shows wear over time
Unknown