Benchmade Sequel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Sequel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Benchmade Casbah stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Benchmade Casbah stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Benchmade Casbah stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Benchmade Casbah stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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.
Blue or black textured Grivory (glass fiber reinforced nylon co-polymer)
6061-T6 aluminum with black G10 inlays
Finish
Satin finish or black Cerakote ceramic coating
Satin finish (some models with black BK1 coating)
Lock type
Push-button with front-mounted slide safety (plunge lock)
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Side-opening automatic, push-button activated coil spring
Ambidextrous dual thumb stud opener
Clip type
Deep carry, reversible tip-up pocket clip
Reversible tip-up steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday carry (EDC)▣Duty use▣Tactical use
▣Everyday carry▣Camp/hike
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
✓Lightweight and excellent ergonomics✓Superior edge retention and corrosion resistance of CPM S30V blade steel✓Fast, smooth, and reliable automatic deployment✓Comfortable, secure grip with textured Grivory handle and jimping✓Deep carry reversible tip-up pocket clip for versatile carry✓Made in the USA with Benchmade's Lifetime Warranty and Lifesharp sharpening
✓Lightweight and compact✓Smooth AXIS lock operation✓Ambidextrous opening and clip✓Good grip with textured handle
Common complaints
⚠Some users find the pocket clip only tip-up carry limiting⚠Force of blade deployment considered moderate by some users⚠Texturing on the backside of the handle could be improved