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Benchmade Narrows vs WE Knife Schism
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Schism stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Schism stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Schism stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Schism stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Schism stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Schism stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% 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$267Cheapest
Weight
68.32 g (2.41 oz)Heaviest
64 g (2.26 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Longest
74.2 mm (2.92 in)Shortest
Overall length
203.7 mm (8.02 in)Longest
171 mm (6.73 in)Shortest
Closed length
116.3 mm (4.58 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.03 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 Super Premium Stainless Steel (58-61HRC)
CPM S35VN
Handle material
6Al-4V Titanium
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Satin blade finish
Stonewash Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Mini Deep Carry, Tip-up
Tip-up, right side
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Lightweight usePocket carry
Everyday carryGentleman's knifeEDC, Gentleman's knife
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and slim titanium handleStrong and sharp M390 steel bladeReliable AXIS lock mechanism
High quality titanium handleSmooth opening actionLightweight at 64 gramsHollow grind for good cutting performanceGood ergonomics and balance
Common complaints
Factory edge quality criticized as coarsePivot action can feel rough initiallyHigher price point considered premium
Right-handed tip-up clip onlyDiscontinued availability
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