Comparison Console
Benchmade Casbah vs Benchmade Proper
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Proper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Proper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Proper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Casbah stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Casbah stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Casbah stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Casbah stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% 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$190Most expensive
US$135Cheapest
Weight
97.24 g (3.43 oz)Heaviest
66 g (2.33 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Longest
72.6 mm (2.86 in)Shortest
Overall length
198.12 mm (7.80 in)Longest
170 mm (6.69 in)Shortest
Closed length
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V stainless steel (58-60 HRC)
CPM-S30V or CPM-S90V stainless steel
Handle material
Blue or black textured Grivory (glass fiber reinforced nylon co-polymer)
G10, Micarta, or Carbon Fiber
Finish
Satin finish or black Cerakote ceramic coating
Stonewash or satin finish
Lock type
Push-button with front-mounted slide safety (plunge lock)
Slip joint
Opening method
Side-opening automatic, push-button activated coil spring
Nail nick
Clip type
Deep carry, reversible tip-up pocket clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Duty useTactical use
Everyday carryLightweight EDC tasksCollectors of traditional style knives
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty or hard use tasksTactical applications requiring a locking blade
Common praise
Lightweight and excellent ergonomicsSuperior edge retention and corrosion resistance of CPM S30V blade steelFast, smooth, and reliable automatic deploymentComfortable, secure grip with textured Grivory handle and jimpingDeep carry reversible tip-up pocket clip for versatile carryMade in the USA with Benchmade's Lifetime Warranty and Lifesharp sharpening
High quality CPM-S30V or CPM-S90V blade steelLightweight and thin with excellent blade-to-handle ratioWell designed handle with good grip and ergonomicsDisassemblable with torx screws for maintenanceClassic and charming traditional knife aesthetics
Common complaints
Some users find the pocket clip only tip-up carry limitingForce of blade deployment considered moderate by some usersTexturing on the backside of the handle could be improved
Lacks a locking mechanism (non-locking slip joint)Price can be high compared to other traditional knivesSofter action compared to some slip jointsEdge can be slightly chip prone due to steel type