Comparison Console
Benchmade Crooked River vs Benchmade PSK
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River 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 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River 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$360Cheapest
US$400Most expensive
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
150.95 g (5.32 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Overall length
236 mm (9.29 in)Longest
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
126 mm (4.96 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Black canvas Micarta with burnt copper aluminum bolsters
G-10 or Carbon Fiber with G-10 bolsters
Finish
DLC Battlewash black finish
Cerakote coating
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Assist
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Spring-assisted opening with thumb-studs
Clip type
Split Arrow
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up, left or right hand
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingOutdoor tasksEDCCuttingSkinningFood preparation
Everyday CarrySurvivalBushcraftOutdoor UseCamping
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy chopping or log-splittingVery small-hand use
Common praise
High-quality materials and workmanshipSmooth and reliable AXIS lock mechanismComfortable and secure gripExcellent edge retentionAmbidextrous designLifetime warranty with LifeSharp service
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
Slightly heavier and larger than comparable knivesPremium price pointWood handle can be smooth and may require roughening for grip
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