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Benchmade Flyway vs Cold Steel Counter TAC I
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Flyway stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Counter TAC I stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Counter TAC I stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 317% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Counter TAC I stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 118% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Counter TAC I stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Counter TAC I stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 36% 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$47.99Cheapest
Weight
59.5 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
130 g (4.59 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
68.6 mm (2.70 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Overall length
176.8 mm (6.96 in)Shortest
241 mm (9.49 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
5 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-154 stainless steel
AUS-8 stainless steel
Handle material
Orange G10
Kray-Ex polymer
Finish
Satin or stonewash finish
Stonewash
Lock type
Unknown
Fixed
Opening method
Unknown
Unknown
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
Self defenseBoot knife useClose quarters utilityGeneral duty tasks
Not best for
Pocket carry (not folding)Light or casual everyday useBudget buyers seeking low priceSmall or lightweight knife users
Unknown
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
Very sharp bladeComfortable and grippy handleDurable full tang constructionSecure sheath with good retention
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
Sheath clip may separate from sheath under heavy useNot ideal for defensive parrying and deflecting maneuvers
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