Comparison Console
Benchmade Fact vs Cold Steel Espada Medium
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Fact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fact stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fact stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fact stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 3% 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$230Most expensive
US$179.99Cheapest
Weight
91.85 g (3.24 oz)Lightest
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
221.5 mm (8.72 in)Longest
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
121.2 mm (4.77 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.794 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CTS-XHP (Japanese Aus 8A Stainless also mentioned in source)
Handle material
Black anodized 6061-T6 billet aluminum
G-10 with 7075 Aluminum bolsters
Finish
Satin
Blade DLC coated black (in one version), plain edge
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Tri-Ad lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Deep-Carry Tip-Up
Tip-up pocket clip (left or right hand)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical
EDC (everyday Carry)Cutting, Slashing, Piercing TasksTactical Use
Not best for
Unknown
Very Compact CarryLightweight Carry
Common praise
Lightweight And Well BalancedDurable CPM S30V Steel BladeAmbidextrous Use With Reversible Clip And Thumb Studs
Strong, Reliable Tri Ad LockHigh Quality Materials And CraftsmanshipAmbidextrous Pocket ClipSharp Out Of The Box
Common complaints
Unknown
Large Size May Hinder Pocket ComfortPotential Wear Of G 10 Handle Near Clip Area
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