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Benchmade Contego vs Kershaw Lucha
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Lucha stands out as the lightest option for weight. Kershaw Lucha stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% 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$164.95Cheapest
Weight
167.83 g (5.92 oz)Heaviest
167.2 g (5.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.1 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Overall length
235.7 mm (9.28 in)Shortest
260.35 mm (10.25 in)Longest
Closed length
134.6 mm (5.30 in)Shortest
143.51 mm (5.65 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Stainless steel
Finish
Cerakote finish (corrosion resistance), Satin finish (some versions)
Stonewash
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Latch lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Manual
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical situationsSelf-defenseDurable daily carry
FlippingEDCWorkTactical 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
Smooth and effortless flipping actionHigh-quality USA-made constructionExcellent corrosion resistance and edge retentionErgonomic handle design for comfortable grip and control
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
Not shipped via USPS due to federal lawsMay be too large/heavy for pocket carry for some users
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