Comparison Console
Benchmade Contego vs Benchmade Presidio Ultra
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Presidio Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Presidio Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Presidio Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio Ultra stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio Ultra stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$191.25Cheapest
Weight
167.83 g (5.92 oz)Heaviest
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.1 mm (3.98 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Overall length
235.7 mm (9.28 in)Longest
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
Closed length
134.6 mm (5.30 in)Longest
124 mm (4.88 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
440C Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Noryl GTX (textured molded polymer)
Finish
Cerakote finish (corrosion resistance), Satin finish (some versions)
Black coated blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Automatic (pull release)
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical situationsSelf-defenseDurable daily carry
Tactical useEveryday carryRight or left hand 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
Strong and reliable AXIS lockAmbidextrous features including reversible clip and automatic openingComfortable textured gripGood blade steel with decent hardnessLightweight and balanced
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
Discontinued so availability is limitedPricey compared to some alternatives