Comparison Console
Benchmade Fact vs Kershaw Heist
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Heist stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Heist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Heist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fact stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 318% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fact stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fact stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fact stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 24% 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$55Cheapest
Weight
91.85 g (3.24 oz)Heaviest
79 g (2.79 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
Overall length
221.5 mm (8.72 in)Longest
193 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
121.2 mm (4.77 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.794 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
Black anodized 6061-T6 billet aluminum
Glass-filled nylon (GFN)
Finish
Satin
Stonewash
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
DuraLock crossbar lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Deep-Carry Tip-Up
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical
Everyday carry (EDC)Work projectsLightweight slicing
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy chopping tasksCorrosive environments without care
Common praise
Lightweight and well balancedDurable CPM S30V steel bladeAmbidextrous use with reversible clip and thumb studs
Thin blade stock for slicey grindSlim and lightweight constructionNo-flex handlesSmooth actionSolid ergonomicsGreat value for money
Common complaints
Unknown
Base of pocket clip can catch on pocket hem going in
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