Benchmade Proper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Benchmade Proper stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Benchmade Proper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Benchmade Proper stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Benchmade Proper stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 21% 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.
▣Everyday Carry▣Lightweight EDC Tasks▣Collectors Of Traditional Style Knives
Not best for
!Heavy Hard Use Tasks Requiring Overbuilt Tools!Defensive Carry Requiring Specialized Knives
!Heavy Duty Or Hard Use Tasks!Tactical Applications Requiring A Locking Blade
Common praise
✓Excellent Blade Shape And Balance✓Ambidextrous And Ergonomic Design✓Durable And Reliable Locking Mechanism✓Lightweight Yet Sturdy Handle✓Good Edge Retention And Corrosion Resistance
✓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
⚠Handle Scales (noryl Gtx Or Dupont Zytel) Feel Somewhat Cheap/plastic⚠Single Tip Up Carry Position By Default⚠Slight Blade Play When Unlocked⚠Some Users Modify Scales For Improved Ergonomics
⚠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