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Benchmade CLA vs Benchmade PSK
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade CLA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade CLA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 7% 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$400
US$400
Weight
98.44 g (3.47 oz)Lightest
150.95 g (5.32 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
199.39 mm (7.85 in)Shortest
213 mm (8.39 in)Longest
Closed length
113.03 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 or Carbon Fiber with G-10 bolsters
Finish
DLC Battlewash
Cerakote coating
Lock type
Button lock
AXIS Assist
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Spring-assisted opening with thumb-studs
Clip type
Deep Carry
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up, left or right hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useWorkhorse EDC
Everyday CarrySurvivalBushcraftOutdoor UseCamping
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy chopping or log-splittingVery small-hand use
Common praise
Excellent balance between size and weightHigh-quality MagnaCut steel bladeDurable G10 handle scalesReliable automatic push-button opening mechanism
Strong, corrosion-resistant MagnaCut steel blade with excellent edge retentionRobust AXIS Assist locking mechanism with spring-assisted openingFull steel liners and G-10 or carbon fiber handle scales provide strength and gripIncludes ferro rod striking choil for fire startingLifetime warranty and LifeSharp maintenance service
Common complaints
Button lock can be initially stickyLack of blade lock indicator
Two-hand closure may be inconvenient for some usersBlade thickness and assisted mechanism may not excel in hard-use tasks like log-splittingSize and weight may be too large for small hands
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