Comparison Console
Benchmade Contego vs Benchmade Presidio
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Presidio stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% 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 Presidio stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the longest option for blade 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$245Cheapest
US$250Most expensive
Weight
167.83 g (5.92 oz)Heaviest
141 g (4.97 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.1 mm (3.98 in)Longest
94.7 mm (3.73 in)Shortest
Overall length
235.7 mm (9.28 in)Longest
221.5 mm (8.72 in)Shortest
Closed length
134.6 mm (5.30 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
CPM S30V
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
CF-Elite (carbon fiber reinforced nylon polymer)
Finish
Cerakote finish (corrosion resistance), Satin finish (some versions)
Satin finish on blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip (tip-up carry)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical situationsSelf-defenseDurable daily carry
Heavy-use everyday carryField use
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-quality CPM S30V blade with great edge retention and corrosion resistanceLightweight and strong CF-Elite handle materialSmooth and reliable AXIS lock mechanismReversible deep-carry pocket clip for easy and discreet carryComfortable ergonomic grip suitable for extended use
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