Comparison Console
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho vs Benchmade Taggedout
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Taggedout 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 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho 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$285Most expensive
US$175Cheapest
Weight
98.9 g (3.49 oz)Heaviest
59.4 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
206.5 mm (8.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
CPM-154 Stainless Steel (model 15535), CPM S45VN Stainless Steel (model 15536)
Handle material
G-10 with titanium liners
Grivory (model 15535), G10 (model 15536)
Finish
Stonewash or satin finish depending on variant
Stonewash (model 15535, orange Grivory); Satin (model 15536, OD Green G10)
Lock type
Spring latch
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Balisong flipping or direct open
Thumb hole (model 15535), Thumb studs (model 15536)
Clip type
Tip-up titanium pocket clip (reversible for left or right hand)
Ambidextrous deep-carry pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (everyday carry)Recreational flippingLight utility tasks
Ultralight huntingEDC (everyday carry)Detailed cutting tasksField dressing game
Not best for
Heavy choppingRust-prone wet environments without proper care
Unknown
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
Very lightweight and easy to carryGood edge retention and sharpnessEffective and precise clip-point blade for hunting tasksAmbidextrous, secure AXIS lock and clipDurable handle materials
Common complaints
D2 steel is less rust resistant and requires careful maintenanceSpring latch can require effort to disengageLatch disengagement when open is less convenient
Unknown