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Benchmade CLA vs CIVIVI Button Lock Elementum
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Button Lock Elementum stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Button Lock Elementum stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Button Lock Elementum stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 427% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Button Lock Elementum stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Button Lock Elementum stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% 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.
CIVIVI Button Lock Elementum stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$75.9Cheapest
Weight
98.44 g (3.47 oz)Heaviest
95.8 g (3.38 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
88.1 mm (3.47 in)Longest
Overall length
199.39 mm (7.85 in)Shortest
203.1 mm (8.00 in)Longest
Closed length
113.03 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
14C28N
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
DLC Battlewash
Black stonewashed
Lock type
Button lock
Button Lock
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Button Lock
Clip type
Deep Carry
Tip-Up, L/R
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useWorkhorse EDC
EDCUtility tasksCamping
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent balance between size and weightHigh-quality MagnaCut steel bladeDurable G10 handle scalesReliable automatic push-button opening mechanism
Smooth and reliable button lock mechanismBalanced design with comfortable gripSharp and durable 14C28N blade steelLightweight and easy to carry
Common complaints
Button lock can be initially stickyLack of blade lock indicator
Potential legal restrictions regarding 'gravity knife' designation in some jurisdictions
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