Comparison Console
Benchmade Emissary vs Benchmade 960
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade 960 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade 960 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the longest option for blade 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$235Most expensive
US$200Cheapest
Weight
62.5 g (2.20 oz)Lightest
64.1 g (2.26 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
79.25 mm (3.12 in)Longest
Overall length
175.3 mm (6.90 in)Shortest
184.9 mm (7.28 in)Longest
Closed length
99.1 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
105.7 mm (4.16 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
CNC machined aluminum alloy
Red anodized aluminum with black G10 inlay
Finish
Satin
Red anodized aluminum handles, polished stainless steel clip, anodized blue titanium back spacer
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Dual thumb studs, assisted opening
Thumb stud, flick of the wrist
Clip type
Side to side reversible steel pocket clip
Reversible stainless steel tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryAmbidextrous useEasy one-handed opening
EDC (Every Day Carry)Collectors
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy hard use due to slick handles, lack of jimping
Common praise
Premium CPM S30V steelLightweight and slim profileReliable AXIS lock mechanismAmbidextrous design
Smooth and reliable Axis lock mechanismAttractive red anodized aluminum handle with black G10 inlayLightweight at about 2.26 ozGood quality D2 tool steel blade
Common complaints
Unknown
Handle can be slick and lacks texture for gripBlade sharpening is more challenging due to D2 steel