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Benchmade CLA vs CRKT Redemption
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, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Redemption stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Redemption stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Redemption stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Redemption stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Redemption stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% 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$275Cheapest
Weight
98.44 g (3.47 oz)Lightest
138.91 g (4.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
103.2 mm (4.06 in)Longest
Overall length
199.39 mm (7.85 in)Shortest
233.38 mm (9.19 in)Longest
Closed length
113.03 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
129.46 mm (5.10 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.84 mm (0.15 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
MagnaCut
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G10 w/Stainless Steel Bolster
Finish
DLC Battlewash
Cerakote
Lock type
Button lock
Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Unknown
Clip type
Deep Carry
Reversible Pocket Clip, Deep Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useWorkhorse EDC
EDCOutdoor UseUtility Cutting Tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Lightweight EDCSmall Whittling Tasks
Common praise
Excellent balance between size and weightHigh-quality MagnaCut steel bladeDurable G10 handle scalesReliable automatic push-button opening mechanism
Outstanding edge retention and corrosion resistance from MagnaCut steelExcellent grip with G10 handle and stainless steel bolsterAmbidextrous Crossbar lock allows easy closing both handsClassic dagger design with modern utilityMade in USA quality and design
Common complaints
Button lock can be initially stickyLack of blade lock indicator
Large size may be too big for some users' pockets or everyday carrySingle-edged blade may be less versatile in some combat scenarios
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