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Benchmade Contego vs Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto 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.
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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$138Cheapest
Weight
167.83 g (5.92 oz)Heaviest
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.1 mm (3.98 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
235.7 mm (9.28 in)Longest
216 mm (8.50 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
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
CPM S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Cerakote finish (corrosion resistance), Satin finish (some versions)
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Lockback
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical situationsSelf-defenseDurable daily carry
Everyday carryStrengthPrecision cuttingPiercing
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 lockupHigh build qualityComfortable gripLightweight yet strong handleGood balance of portability and performanceReliable locking systems
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
Handle can be slipperyHandle thinness can cause soreness on long use
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