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Benchmade CLA vs Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade CLA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade CLA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$400Cheapest
US$450Most expensive
Weight
98.44 g (3.47 oz)Heaviest
85.4 g (3.01 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Longest
Overall length
199.39 mm (7.85 in)Shortest
205.2 mm (8.08 in)Longest
Closed length
113.03 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
117.6 mm (4.63 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
2.84 mm (0.11 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
CPM S30V
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Finish
DLC Battlewash
Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coated blade
Lock type
Button lock
Slide lock
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Thumb slide, out-the-front (OTF) automatic
Clip type
Deep Carry
Black oxide reversible deep carry stainless steel tip-down pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useWorkhorse EDC
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor tasksFirst responders
Not best for
Unknown
Wet environments due to slightly slippery handle
Common praise
Excellent balance between size and weightHigh-quality MagnaCut steel bladeDurable G10 handle scalesReliable automatic push-button opening mechanism
Fast and smooth blade deploymentExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceLightweight yet durable constructionComfortable and ergonomic handle designDurable black DLC blade finishReliable locking mechanism
Common complaints
Button lock can be initially stickyLack of blade lock indicator
Handle can be slippery when wet