Comparison Console
Benchmade Contego vs Benchmade Loco
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Contego stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Loco stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Loco stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Loco stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Loco stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Loco stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$245Most expensive
US$240Cheapest
Weight
167.83 g (5.92 oz)Lightest
187 g (6.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.1 mm (3.98 in)Longest
93 mm (3.66 in)Shortest
Overall length
235.7 mm (9.28 in)Longest
219 mm (8.62 in)Shortest
Closed length
134.6 mm (5.30 in)Longest
125 mm (4.92 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
CPM S30V
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Cerakote finish (corrosion resistance), Satin finish (some versions)
Black (some sources mention satin finish variant)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Unknown
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Reversible tip-up deep carry pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical situationsSelf-defenseDurable daily carry
Everyday carryTactical useAmbidextrous useDurable grip handling
Not best for
Very discreet daily use due to size and weight
Unknown
Common praise
Strong and durable bladeSmooth and solid AXIS lockAmbidextrous usageGood grip with textured G10 handleFast and easy opening
Robust and durable constructionComfortable and ergonomic handleReliable AXIS lock mechanismHigh-quality CPM-S30V steel bladeAmbidextrous usability
Common complaints
Relatively large and heavy for pocket carrySome find the handle gimping excessiveThumb studs can be stiffNot the most discreet knife due to size and weight
Unknown