Comparison Console
Benchmade Narrows vs Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$580Most expensive
US$450Cheapest
Weight
68.32 g (2.41 oz)Lightest
85.4 g (3.01 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Longest
Overall length
203.7 mm (8.02 in)Shortest
205.2 mm (8.08 in)Longest
Closed length
116.3 mm (4.58 in)Shortest
117.6 mm (4.63 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.03 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
2.84 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 Super Premium Stainless Steel (58-61HRC)
CPM S30V
Handle material
6Al-4V Titanium
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Finish
Satin blade finish
Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coated blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Slide lock
Opening method
Unknown
Thumb slide, out-the-front (OTF) automatic
Clip type
Mini Deep Carry, Tip-up
Black oxide reversible deep carry stainless steel tip-down pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Lightweight usePocket carry
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor tasksFirst responders
Not best for
Unknown
Wet environments due to slightly slippery handle
Common praise
Lightweight and slim titanium handleStrong and sharp M390 steel bladeReliable AXIS lock mechanism
Fast and smooth blade deploymentExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceLightweight yet durable constructionComfortable and ergonomic handle designDurable black DLC blade finishReliable locking mechanism
Common complaints
Factory edge quality criticized as coarsePivot action can feel rough initiallyHigher price point considered premium
Handle can be slippery when wet