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Benchmade Bugout vs Cold Steel Espada Medium
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 66% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 197% 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.
Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 14% 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$179.99Cheapest
Weight
52.5 g (1.85 oz)Lightest
156 g (5.50 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
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
107.2 mm (4.22 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CTS-XHP (Japanese Aus 8A Stainless also mentioned in source)
Handle material
Grivory
G-10 with 7075 Aluminum bolsters
Finish
Cerakote on blade with Black Oxide on clip
Blade DLC coated black (in one version), plain edge
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Tri-Ad lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Tip-up pocket clip (left or right hand)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight outdoor useUltralight hiking and backcountry adventuring
EDC (Everyday Carry)Cutting, slashing, piercing tasksTactical use
Not best for
Heavy-duty survival tasksBatonning or heavy chopping
Very compact carryLightweight carry
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
Strong, reliable Tri-Ad lockHigh-quality materials and craftsmanshipAmbidextrous pocket clipSharp out of the box
Common complaints
Handle scales feel slightly flexible under pressureNot intended for heavy-duty useClip's black oxide finish shows wear over time
Large size may hinder pocket comfortPotential wear of G-10 handle near clip area
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