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Benchmade Model 51 Morpho vs WE Knife Cryonix
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 2% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% 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 15% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Cryonix stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Cryonix stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Cryonix 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.
WE Knife Cryonix stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 109% 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$335Most expensive
Weight
98.9 g (3.49 oz)Lightest
100.5 g (3.55 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
51.6 mm (2.03 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
170 mm (6.69 in)Shortest
Closed length
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
118.4 mm (4.66 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
Bohler M390
Handle material
G-10 with titanium liners
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Stonewash or satin finish depending on variant
Stonewashed, Satin Flat
Lock type
Spring latch
Nested Liner Lock
Opening method
Balisong flipping or direct open
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-up titanium pocket clip (reversible for left or right hand)
Tip-Up, L/R
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (everyday carry)Recreational flippingLight utility tasks
EDC useCollectorsTactical use
Not best for
Heavy choppingRust-prone wet environments without proper care
Heavy duty chopping
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
High quality Bohler M390 steel bladeSmooth flipper opening with liner lockLightweight titanium handlePremium build quality and finish
Common complaints
D2 steel is less rust resistant and requires careful maintenanceSpring latch can require effort to disengageLatch disengagement when open is less convenient
Short blade length limits broad EDC use
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