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Benchmade Bugout vs WE Knife Riff-Raff
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 46% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Bugout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Riff-Raff stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Riff-Raff stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Riff-Raff stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Riff-Raff 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$305Most expensive
Weight
52.5 g (1.85 oz)Lightest
96.6 g (3.41 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.3 mm (3.24 in)Longest
79.2 mm (3.12 in)Shortest
Overall length
189.7 mm (7.47 in)Longest
184.9 mm (7.28 in)Shortest
Closed length
107.2 mm (4.22 in)Longest
105.7 mm (4.16 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Grivory
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Cerakote on blade with Black Oxide on clip
Polished Bead Blasted
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight outdoor useUltralight hiking and backcountry adventuring
Everyday Carry (EDC)
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 blade quality with CPM 20CV steelTitanium handle with durable finishSmooth frame lock mechanismCompact size for everyday carryGood weight balance
Common complaints
Handle scales feel slightly flexible under pressureNot intended for heavy-duty useClip's black oxide finish shows wear over time
Some users may find the price on the higher end
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