Comparison Console
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho vs Kershaw Highball XL
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Highball XL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Highball XL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 210% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Highball XL stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Highball XL stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Highball XL stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 29% 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$91.99Cheapest
Weight
98.9 g (3.49 oz)Lightest
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
84 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)
Unknown
Closed length
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
109 mm (4.29 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
G-10 with titanium liners
Stainless steel
Finish
Stonewash or satin finish depending on variant
Bead-blasted, matte finish
Lock type
Spring latch
Frame lock
Opening method
Balisong flipping or direct open
Manual with nail nick and KVT ball bearing system
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 carryEDC
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
Smooth opening and closing action with KVT ball bearingsComfortable stainless steel handle contoured for larger handsGood edge retention and wear resistance with D2 steel bladeReversible deep-carry clip for left or right carryBlue anodized accents provide appealing aesthetics
Common complaints
D2 steel is less rust resistant and requires careful maintenanceSpring latch can require effort to disengageLatch disengagement when open is less convenient
Some users may find it a bit large for small handsNo assisted opening mechanism
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