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Benchmade Model 42 vs WE Knife OAO
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Model 42 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife OAO stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife OAO stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 42 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 42 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife OAO stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife OAO stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 42 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife OAO stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 42 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$1250Most expensive
US$682.3Cheapest
Weight
121.62 g (4.29 oz)Lightest
132.9 g (4.69 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
104.775 mm (4.13 in)Longest
86.3 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
199.7 mm (7.86 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
113.4 mm (4.46 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
440C Stainless Steel
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Titanium
6AL4V Titanium With Timascus Inlay
Finish
Anodized titanium handles with satin finished blade
Black Stonewashed Bevels, Black Brushed Flats
Lock type
Batangas-style Lock
Nested Frame Lock
Opening method
Manual Opening by Flipping
Flipper
Clip type
None
Tip-Up, L/R
Use case profile
Best for
Flying Tricks, Aerial ManeuversLightweight Balanced ManipulationUsers Wanting Strong Lock Up Folding Balisong
EDC KnivesTactical Knives
Not best for
Keeping Anodized Finish Perfect Without WearUsers Preferring Heavier Knives
Unknown
Common praise
Very Light Compared To Older Stainless Steel Models (approx. 4.25 Oz / 121.6 G)Smooth, Wobble Free JointsStrong And Stable Batangas Style Latch Lock OpenAnodized Titanium Handles Give Attractive, Iridescent ColorsExcellent Balance For Flipping And Aerial Tricks
High Quality Materials And FinishSmooth Flipper MechanismComfortable Titanium Handle With Timascus Inlay
Common complaints
Anodized Finish Can Wear Off With Handling And Needs Periodic Re AnodizingLatch Can Strike Opposite Handle Causing Scratches (not The Blade)Sheath Is Slightly Short For Full Insertion
Unknown
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