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Benchmade Model 51 Morpho vs Kershaw Heist
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Heist stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Heist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Heist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 418% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 33% 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$55Cheapest
Weight
98.9 g (3.49 oz)Heaviest
79 g (2.79 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
193 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
G-10 with titanium liners
Glass-filled nylon (GFN)
Finish
Stonewash or satin finish depending on variant
Stonewash
Lock type
Spring latch
DuraLock crossbar lock
Opening method
Balisong flipping or direct open
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up titanium pocket clip (reversible for left or right hand)
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (everyday carry)Recreational flippingLight utility tasks
Everyday carry (EDC)Work projectsLightweight slicing
Not best for
Heavy choppingRust-prone wet environments without proper care
Heavy chopping tasksCorrosive environments without care
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
Thin blade stock for slicey grindSlim and lightweight constructionNo-flex handlesSmooth actionSolid ergonomicsGreat value for money
Common complaints
D2 steel is less rust resistant and requires careful maintenanceSpring latch can require effort to disengageLatch disengagement when open is less convenient
Base of pocket clip can catch on pocket hem going in
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