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Benchmade Crooked River 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 14% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% 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 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 161% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% 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 Crooked River 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 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River 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$360Most expensive
US$138Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
236 mm (9.29 in)Longest
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)Thickest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
Black canvas Micarta with burnt copper aluminum bolsters
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
DLC Battlewash black finish
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Lockback
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Split Arrow
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingOutdoor tasksEDCCuttingSkinningFood preparation
Everyday carryStrengthPrecision cuttingPiercing
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High-quality materials and workmanshipSmooth and reliable AXIS lock mechanismComfortable and secure gripExcellent edge retentionAmbidextrous designLifetime warranty with LifeSharp service
Strong lockupHigh build qualityComfortable gripLightweight yet strong handleGood balance of portability and performanceReliable locking systems
Common complaints
Slightly heavier and larger than comparable knivesPremium price pointWood handle can be smooth and may require roughening for grip
Handle can be slipperyHandle thinness can cause soreness on long use
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