Comparison Console
Benchmade Crooked River vs Benchmade Seven Ten
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 3% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% 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 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 4% 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$450Most expensive
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
146 g (5.15 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)
102 mm (4.02 in)
Overall length
236 mm (9.29 in)Longest
228 mm (8.98 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM S90V or CPM MagnaCut or Fafnir-pattern Damascus
Handle material
Black canvas Micarta with burnt copper aluminum bolsters
Anodized aluminum or Titanium
Finish
DLC Battlewash black finish
Matte/FDE PVD
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Split Arrow
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingOutdoor tasksEDCCuttingSkinningFood preparation
EDC (everyday carry)Camping
Not best for
Unknown
Office EnvironmentsPrecision Whittling/WoodworkingDemanding Prying Tasks
Common praise
High-quality materials and workmanshipSmooth and reliable AXIS lock mechanismComfortable and secure gripExcellent edge retentionAmbidextrous designLifetime warranty with LifeSharp service
High-quality blade steels with strong edge retentionRobust and refined axis lock mechanismPremium anodized aluminum handle for good grip and durabilityGood size and weight for EDC use
Common complaints
Slightly heavier and larger than comparable knivesPremium price pointWood handle can be smooth and may require roughening for grip
Price is on the high sideLimited edition models can be very expensive