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Benchmade Flyway vs Benchmade Proper

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Benchmade Flyway stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Proper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Benchmade Proper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Benchmade Flyway stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Benchmade Flyway stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Benchmade Proper stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Benchmade Flyway stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Benchmade Proper stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Benchmade Proper stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Benchmade Flyway stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 4% 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.

Benchmade Flyway — Blade length: 68.6 mm (2.70 in)Benchmade Flyway — Overall length: 176.8 mm (6.96 in)Benchmade Flyway — Weight: 59.5 g (2.10 oz)Benchmade Flyway — Retail price: US$200Benchmade Flyway — Blade thickness: 2.3 mm (0.09 in)Benchmade Proper — Blade length: 72.6 mm (2.86 in)Benchmade Proper — Overall length: 170 mm (6.69 in)Benchmade Proper — Weight: 66 g (2.33 oz)Benchmade Proper — Retail price: US$135Benchmade Proper — Blade thickness: 2.3 mm (0.09 in)Blade lengthOverall lengthWeightRetail priceBlade thickness
Price & carry
Retail price
US$200Most expensive
US$135Cheapest
Weight
59.5 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
66 g (2.33 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
68.6 mm (2.70 in)Shortest
72.6 mm (2.86 in)Longest
Overall length
176.8 mm (6.96 in)Longest
170 mm (6.69 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
95 mm (3.74 in)
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)
2.3 mm (0.09 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-154 stainless steel
CPM-S30V or CPM-S90V stainless steel
Handle material
Orange G10
G10, Micarta, or Carbon Fiber
Finish
Satin or stonewash finish
Stonewash or satin finish
Lock type
Unknown
Slip joint
Opening method
Unknown
Nail nick
Clip type
Unknown
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
▣Upland Game And Waterfowl Hunting▣Precision Cutting Tasks Like Breasting, Skinning, And Detail Cuts▣Outdoor Use▣Small Game Processing
▣Everyday Carry▣Lightweight EDC Tasks▣Collectors Of Traditional Style Knives
Not best for
!Pocket Carry (not Folding)!Light Or Casual Everyday Use!Budget Buyers Seeking Low Price!Small Or Lightweight Knife Users
!Heavy Duty Or Hard Use Tasks!Tactical Applications Requiring A Locking Blade
Common praise
✓Excellent Edge Retention Due To CPM 154 Steel✓Compact Size Ideal For Precise Tasks✓High Visibility Orange Handle And Sheath✓Ergonomic Handle With Secure Grip✓Lightweight Fixed Blade With Full Tang Construction✓Durable Boltaron Sheath Suitable For Pack Or Chest Rig Carry
✓High Quality CPM S30V Or CPM S90v Blade Steel✓Lightweight And Thin With Excellent Blade To Handle Ratio✓Well Designed Handle With Good Grip And Ergonomics✓Disassemblable With Torx Screws For Maintenance✓Classic And Charming Traditional Knife Aesthetics
Common complaints
⚠Higher Price Point Compared To Basic Knives⚠Limited Color Options (typically Orange Only)⚠May Be Heavier Than Some Other Hunting Knives⚠Not Convenient For Pocket Carry Due To Fixed Blade Design
⚠Lacks A Locking Mechanism (non Locking Slip Joint)⚠Price Can Be High Compared To Other Traditional Knives⚠Softer Action Compared To Some Slip Joints⚠Edge Can Be Slightly Chip Prone Due To Steel Type

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