Comparison Console
Benchmade CLA vs Benchmade Model 51 Morpho
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade CLA stands out as the lightest option for weight. Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 25% 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$400Most expensive
US$285Cheapest
Weight
98.44 g (3.47 oz)Lightest
98.9 g (3.49 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Overall length
199.39 mm (7.85 in)Shortest
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
Closed length
113.03 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
2.8 mm (0.11 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 with titanium liners
Finish
DLC Battlewash
Stonewash or satin finish depending on variant
Lock type
Button lock
Spring latch
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Balisong flipping or direct open
Clip type
Deep Carry
Tip-up titanium pocket clip (reversible for left or right hand)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useWorkhorse EDC
EDC (everyday carry)Recreational flippingLight utility tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy choppingRust-prone wet environments without proper care
Common praise
Excellent balance between size and weightHigh-quality MagnaCut steel bladeDurable G10 handle scalesReliable automatic push-button opening mechanism
Lightweight for a balisong at roughly 3.3 ouncesDurable, strong blade tip resistant to damageSmooth action with high-quality tolerancesComfortable textured G-10 handle with finger groovesInnovative spring latch that does not open accidentally
Common complaints
Button lock can be initially stickyLack of blade lock indicator
D2 steel is less rust resistant and requires careful maintenanceSpring latch can require effort to disengageLatch disengagement when open is less convenient