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Benchmade Model 51 Morpho vs WE Knife Tayra
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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WE Knife Tayra 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 10% 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 10% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tayra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tayra 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 heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tayra stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tayra stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 95% 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$315Most expensive
Weight
98.9 g (3.49 oz)Heaviest
97.2 g (3.43 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
55.5 mm (2.19 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
174.6 mm (6.87 in)Shortest
Closed length
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
119.1 mm (4.69 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
Black Stonewashed Bevels, Black Brushed Flats (variant WE24069-1); Plain Stonewash (variant WE24069-2); Hand Rubbed Satin (variant WE24069-3)
Lock type
Spring latch
Frame Lock
Opening method
Balisong flipping or direct open
Flipper with Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing
Clip type
Tip-up titanium pocket clip (reversible for left or right hand)
Tip-Up, Left/Right reversible titanium clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (everyday Carry)Recreational FlippingLight Utility Tasks
Everyday Carry (EDC)Utility WorkCollectorsEnthusiasts
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
Exceptional Build QualitySmooth And Fast DeploymentHigh Performance M390 Blade SteelErgonomic Titanium Handle With Integrated Finger RingLightweight And Compact For Carry
Common complaints
D2 Steel Is Less Rust Resistant And Requires Careful MaintenanceSpring Latch Can Require Effort To DisengageLatch Disengagement When Open Is Less Convenient
Price May Be High For Some UsersVariant Availability Varies
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