Comparison Console
Benchmade Flyway vs Benchmade 960
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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 10% 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$200
US$200
Weight
59.5 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
64.1 g (2.26 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
68.6 mm (2.70 in)Shortest
79.25 mm (3.12 in)Longest
Overall length
176.8 mm (6.96 in)Shortest
184.9 mm (7.28 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
105.7 mm (4.16 in)
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-154 stainless steel
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
Orange G10
Red anodized aluminum with black G10 inlay
Finish
Satin or stonewash finish
Red anodized aluminum handles, polished stainless steel clip, anodized blue titanium back spacer
Lock type
Unknown
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Thumb stud, flick of the wrist
Clip type
Unknown
Reversible stainless steel tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Upland game and waterfowl huntingPrecision cutting tasks like breasting, skinning, and detail cutsOutdoor useSmall game processing
EDC (Every Day Carry)Collectors
Not best for
Pocket carry (not folding)Light or casual everyday useBudget buyers seeking low priceSmall or lightweight knife users
Heavy hard use due to slick handles, lack of jimping
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
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
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
Handle can be slick and lacks texture for gripBlade sharpening is more challenging due to D2 steel