Comparison Console
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho vs Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 23% 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$285Cheapest
US$450Most expensive
Weight
98.9 g (3.49 oz)Heaviest
85.4 g (3.01 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
205.2 mm (8.08 in)Shortest
Closed length
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
117.6 mm (4.63 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
2.84 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
G-10 with titanium liners
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Finish
Stonewash or satin finish depending on variant
Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coated blade
Lock type
Spring latch
Slide lock
Opening method
Balisong flipping or direct open
Thumb slide, out-the-front (OTF) automatic
Clip type
Tip-up titanium pocket clip (reversible for left or right hand)
Black oxide reversible deep carry stainless steel tip-down pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (everyday carry)Recreational flippingLight utility tasks
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor tasksFirst responders
Not best for
Heavy choppingRust-prone wet environments without proper care
Wet environments due to slightly slippery handle
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
Fast and smooth blade deploymentExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceLightweight yet durable constructionComfortable and ergonomic handle designDurable black DLC blade finishReliable locking mechanism
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 slippery when wet