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Benchmade Contego vs Benchmade Nimravus
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 5% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Contego stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Contego stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Nimravus 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 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the longest option for overall 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$245Cheapest
US$250Most expensive
Weight
167.83 g (5.92 oz)Lightest
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.1 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Overall length
235.7 mm (9.28 in)Shortest
240 mm (9.45 in)Longest
Closed length
134.6 mm (5.30 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
2.92 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Cerakote finish (corrosion resistance), Satin finish (some versions)
Black coated / BK1 coated finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Unknown
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
MALICE CLIP4 (MOLLE compatible)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical situationsSelf-defenseDurable daily carry
TacticalEveryday carrySurvivalOperational useMOLLE attachment compatibility
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
High build qualityDurable and reliable after many years of useGood blade steel (154CM) with sustained sharpnessSecure grip via anodized aluminum handleWell balanced fixed bladeMOLLE sheath includedPartially serrated blade useful for rope cutting
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
Some users report issues with factory plastic sheath durabilityHandle finish may show wear over yearsManufacturer customer service for sheath problems reported as unresponsive
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