Comparison Console
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho vs Benchmade 960
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade 960 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade 960 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade 960 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the longest option for blade 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$285Most expensive
US$200Cheapest
Weight
98.9 g (3.49 oz)Heaviest
64.1 g (2.26 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
79.25 mm (3.12 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
184.9 mm (7.28 in)Shortest
Closed length
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
105.7 mm (4.16 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
G-10 with titanium liners
Red anodized aluminum with black G10 inlay
Finish
Stonewash or satin finish depending on variant
Red anodized aluminum handles, polished stainless steel clip, anodized blue titanium back spacer
Lock type
Spring latch
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Balisong flipping or direct open
Thumb stud, flick of the wrist
Clip type
Tip-up titanium pocket clip (reversible for left or right hand)
Reversible stainless steel tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (everyday carry)Recreational flippingLight utility tasks
EDC (Every Day Carry)Collectors
Not best for
Heavy choppingRust-prone wet environments without proper care
Heavy hard use due to slick handles, lack of jimping
Common praise
Lightweight for a balisong at roughly 3.3 ouncesDurable, strong blade tip resistant to damageSmooth action with high-quality tolerancesComfortable textured G-10 handle with finger groovesInnovative spring latch that does not open accidentally
Smooth and reliable Axis lock mechanismAttractive red anodized aluminum handle with black G10 inlayLightweight at about 2.26 ozGood quality D2 tool steel blade
Common complaints
D2 steel is less rust resistant and requires careful maintenanceSpring latch can require effort to disengageLatch disengagement when open is less convenient
Handle can be slick and lacks texture for gripBlade sharpening is more challenging due to D2 steel