Comparison Console
Benchmade Necron vs Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% 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 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 30% 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$550Most expensive
US$450Cheapest
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
85.4 g (3.01 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Shortest
Overall length
247 mm (9.72 in)Longest
205.2 mm (8.08 in)Shortest
Closed length
140.1 mm (5.52 in)Longest
117.6 mm (4.63 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.84 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
Jade G-10
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed
Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coated blade
Lock type
Unknown
Slide lock
Opening method
Balisong opening (butterfly knife)
Thumb slide, out-the-front (OTF) automatic
Clip type
Unknown
Black oxide reversible deep carry stainless steel tip-down pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
FlippingEDC enthusiastsPrecision cutting tasks
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor tasksFirst responders
Not best for
Latchless users that require latchHeavy cutting tasks
Wet environments due to slightly slippery handle
Common praise
Lightweight and balanced designHigh-quality CPM S30V blade with excellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceDurable and grippy Jade G-10 handlesAdjustable tungsten weights for customized flippingInterchangeable backspacers and handle extensions for balance customizationStonewashed blade finish for durable and attractive wear resistance
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
Lack of latch may be unfavorable for some usersPrice is premium for a balisong knifeNo bushing pivots, uses washers instead, which some advanced users prefer against
Handle can be slippery when wet