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Benchmade Flyway vs Benchmade Model 51 Morpho
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Flyway stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 33% 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$200Cheapest
US$285Most expensive
Weight
59.5 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
98.9 g (3.49 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
68.6 mm (2.70 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Overall length
176.8 mm (6.96 in)Shortest
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
137 mm (5.39 in)
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-154 stainless steel
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
Orange G10
G-10 with titanium liners
Finish
Satin or stonewash finish
Stonewash or satin finish depending on variant
Lock type
Unknown
Spring latch
Opening method
Unknown
Balisong flipping or direct open
Clip type
Unknown
Tip-up titanium pocket clip (reversible for left or right hand)
Use case profile
Best for
Upland game and waterfowl huntingPrecision cutting tasks like breasting, skinning, and detail cutsOutdoor useSmall game processing
EDC (everyday carry)Recreational flippingLight utility tasks
Not best for
Pocket carry (not folding)Light or casual everyday useBudget buyers seeking low priceSmall or lightweight knife users
Heavy choppingRust-prone wet environments without proper care
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
Lightweight for a balisong at roughly 3.3 ouncesDurable, strong blade tip resistant to damageSmooth action with high-quality tolerancesComfortable textured G-10 handle with finger groovesInnovative spring latch that does not open accidentally
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
D2 steel is less rust resistant and requires careful maintenanceSpring latch can require effort to disengageLatch disengagement when open is less convenient