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Benchmade Flyway vs Benchmade Proper
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 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
Benchmade Proper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
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 heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
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 huntingPrecision cutting tasks like breasting, skinning, and detail cutsOutdoor useSmall game processing
Everyday carryLightweight EDC tasksCollectors of traditional style knives
Not best for
Pocket carry (not folding)Light or casual everyday useBudget buyers seeking low priceSmall or lightweight knife users
Heavy-duty or hard use tasksTactical applications requiring a locking blade
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
High quality CPM-S30V or CPM-S90V blade steelLightweight and thin with excellent blade-to-handle ratioWell designed handle with good grip and ergonomicsDisassemblable with torx screws for maintenanceClassic and charming traditional knife aesthetics
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
Lacks a locking mechanism (non-locking slip joint)Price can be high compared to other traditional knivesSofter action compared to some slip jointsEdge can be slightly chip prone due to steel type