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Benchmade Bugout vs Cold Steel American Lawman
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 59% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 143% 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.
Cold Steel American Lawman 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman 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$156.99Cheapest
Weight
52.5 g (1.85 oz)Lightest
127.6 g (4.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.3 mm (3.24 in)Shortest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
189.7 mm (7.47 in)Shortest
206.4 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)Thinnest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM-S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
Grivory
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Cerakote on blade with Black Oxide on clip
Black DLC coating
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Tri-Ad Lock (lock back)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Ambidextrous tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight outdoor useUltralight hiking and backcountry adventuring
Everyday carry (EDC)Law enforcement useTactical tasksOutdoor 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
Smooth action and solid lockupExceptional edge retention and toughnessAmbidextrous design and reliable locking mechanismDurable and lightweight G-10 handleGood value for price
Common complaints
Handle scales feel slightly flexible under pressureNot intended for heavy-duty useClip's black oxide finish shows wear over time
Lock bar pressure can be stiffNo traditional detent to fully secure closed bladeOdd pocket clip design requiring swapping for left-hand carryMinor fit and finish issues
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