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Benchmade Flyway vs WE Knife Smooth Sentinel
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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WE Knife Smooth Sentinel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Flyway stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Smooth Sentinel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Smooth Sentinel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Smooth Sentinel stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the shortest option for overall length.
WE Knife Smooth Sentinel stands out as the longest option for overall length.
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$217Most expensive
Weight
59.5 g (2.10 oz)Heaviest
58.5 g (2.06 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
68.6 mm (2.70 in)Shortest
75.5 mm (2.97 in)Longest
Overall length
176.8 mm (6.96 in)Shortest
177.1 mm (6.97 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
101.6 mm (4.00 in)
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.6 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-154 stainless steel
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Orange G10
6AL4V Titanium with Cuibourtia Wood Inlay
Finish
Satin or stonewash finish
Black Stonewashed
Lock type
Unknown
Frame Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Flipper
Clip type
Unknown
Tip-Up, Left/Right
Use case profile
Best for
Upland Game And Waterfowl HuntingPrecision Cutting Tasks Like Breasting, Skinning, And Detail CutsOutdoor UseSmall Game Processing
EDCTacticalCollector
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
Durable CPM 20cv Steel BladeErgonomic Titanium Handle With Wood InlaySmooth Flipper OpeningReliable Frame Lock Mechanism
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
Discontinued Status Leading To Varied PricingLimited Availability
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