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Benchmade Flyway vs Benchmade Mini Bugout
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 7% 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$200Most expensive
US$175Cheapest
Weight
59.5 g (2.10 oz)Heaviest
42.5 g (1.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
68.6 mm (2.70 in)Shortest
71.6 mm (2.82 in)Longest
Overall length
176.8 mm (6.96 in)Longest
165 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
94 mm (3.70 in)
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thickest
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-154 stainless steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Orange G10
Grivory polymer with stainless steel liners
Finish
Satin or stonewash finish
Satin or Cerakote
Lock type
Unknown
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Unknown
Deep Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Upland game and waterfowl huntingPrecision cutting tasks like breasting, skinning, and detail cutsOutdoor useSmall game processing
Minimalist EDC usersOffice professionalsOutdoor enthusiasts for hiking, backpacking, camping
Not best for
Pocket carry (not folding)Light or casual everyday useBudget buyers seeking low priceSmall or lightweight knife users
Those with larger hands (smaller handle is 3-finger grip)
Common praise
Excellent edge retention due to CPM-154 steelCompact size ideal for precise tasksHigh visibility orange handle and sheathErgonomic handle with secure gripLightweight fixed blade with full tang constructionDurable Boltaron sheath suitable for pack or chest rig carry
Ultra-light at 1.5 ounces (42.5 grams)Strong and smooth AXIS lockCompact size fits in a standard survival mint tinPremium CPM-S30V steel holds edge wellUSA-made with lifetime sharpening service
Common complaints
Higher price point compared to basic knivesLimited color options (typically orange only)May be heavier than some other hunting knivesNot convenient for pocket carry due to fixed blade design
Grivory scales feel less premium than G10S30V steel is harder to sharpenAXIS lock parts may fail after heavy years of useHandle size too small for larger handsPremium pricing