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Benchmade Bugout vs Cold Steel 4-Max Scout
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Bugout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 452% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 26% 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$122Cheapest
Weight
52.5 g (1.85 oz)Lightest
290 g (10.23 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.3 mm (3.24 in)Shortest
104 mm (4.09 in)Longest
Overall length
189.7 mm (7.47 in)Shortest
255 mm (10.04 in)Longest
Closed length
107.2 mm (4.22 in)Shortest
153 mm (6.02 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
4.8 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
AUS-10A stainless steel
Handle material
Grivory
Griv-Ex with stainless steel liners and Griv-Ex backspacer
Finish
Cerakote on blade with Black Oxide on clip
Stonewashed black finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Tri-Ad lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Tip-up pocket clip (right side)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Lightweight Outdoor UseUltralight Hiking And Backcountry Adventuring
Heavy Duty Everyday CarryJob Site UseUtility Tasks
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 Strong And Durable DesignReliable Tri Ad LockGood Balance Of Size And Weight For Heavy UseGood Handle Grip And Materials
Common complaints
Handle Scales Feel Slightly Flexible Under PressureNot Intended For Heavy Duty UseClip's Black Oxide Finish Shows Wear Over Time
Unknown
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