Comparison Console
Benchmade Necron vs Benchmade Skirmish
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Necron stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Necron stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Necron stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Skirmish stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Skirmish stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Skirmish stands out as the shortest option for closed length.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the longest option for closed length.
Benchmade Skirmish stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$550Cheapest
US$900Most expensive
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
190 g (6.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Overall length
247 mm (9.72 in)Shortest
248 mm (9.76 in)Longest
Closed length
140.1 mm (5.52 in)Longest
140 mm (5.51 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
S30V
Handle material
Jade G-10
Titanium
Finish
Stonewashed
Tumbled and anodized frame with drilled and anodized accents over titanium barrel spacers
Lock type
Unknown
Unknown
Opening method
Balisong opening (butterfly knife)
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Unknown
Tumbled steel pocket clip positioned for right hand, tip down carry
Use case profile
Best for
FlippingEDC enthusiastsPrecision cutting tasks
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor use
Not best for
Latchless users that require latchHeavy cutting tasks
Unknown
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
Excellent knife qualityDurable blade and handle materialsGood ergonomic designUseful thumb hole opening 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
High retail priceLight scuff marks on handle (on used models)