Comparison Console
Benchmade Bugout vs Benchmade Volli
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 57% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Bugout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Volli stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Volli stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 132% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Volli stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Volli 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$215Most expensive
Weight
52.5 g (1.85 oz)Lightest
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.3 mm (3.24 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Overall length
189.7 mm (7.47 in)Shortest
196 mm (7.72 in)Longest
Closed length
107.2 mm (4.22 in)Shortest
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.6 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
Grivory
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Cerakote on blade with Black Oxide on clip
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb stud with spring assist
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Split arrow tip-up, ambidextrous
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight outdoor useUltralight hiking and backcountry adventuring
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useLaw enforcement and military applications
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
Excellent build qualitySharp and durable CPM S30V steelComfortable textured G-10 handleSmooth and fast assisted openingStrong axis lock mechanismAmbidextrous tip-up pocket clip
Common complaints
Handle scales feel slightly flexible under pressureNot intended for heavy-duty useClip's black oxide finish shows wear over time
Handle texture can be aggressive on pocketsRelatively high price for size