Comparison Console
Benchmade Contego vs Benchmade PSK
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade PSK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Contego stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Contego stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK 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$245Cheapest
US$400Most expensive
Weight
167.83 g (5.92 oz)Heaviest
150.95 g (5.32 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
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
Closed length
134.6 mm (5.30 in)Longest
126 mm (4.96 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 or Carbon Fiber with G-10 bolsters
Finish
Cerakote finish (corrosion resistance), Satin finish (some versions)
Cerakote coating
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Assist
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Spring-assisted opening with thumb-studs
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up, left or right hand
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical situationsSelf-defenseDurable daily carry
Everyday CarrySurvivalBushcraftOutdoor UseCamping
Not best for
Very discreet daily use due to size and weight
Heavy chopping or log-splittingVery small-hand use
Common praise
Strong and durable bladeSmooth and solid AXIS lockAmbidextrous usageGood grip with textured G10 handleFast and easy opening
Strong, corrosion-resistant MagnaCut steel blade with excellent edge retentionRobust AXIS Assist locking mechanism with spring-assisted openingFull steel liners and G-10 or carbon fiber handle scales provide strength and gripIncludes ferro rod striking choil for fire startingLifetime warranty and LifeSharp maintenance service
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
Two-hand closure may be inconvenient for some usersBlade thickness and assisted mechanism may not excel in hard-use tasks like log-splittingSize and weight may be too large for small hands