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Benchmade Necron vs WE Knife Tighe Down
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Necron stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Necron stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Necron stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% 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$560Most expensive
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
170.3 g (6.01 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
247 mm (9.72 in)Longest
231.9 mm (9.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
140.1 mm (5.52 in)Longest
130.3 mm (5.13 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
Böhler M390
Handle material
Jade G-10
6AL4V Titanium with Carbon Fiber Inlay
Finish
Stonewashed
Hand Rubbed Satin or Stonewashed
Lock type
Unknown
Button Lock
Opening method
Balisong opening (butterfly knife)
Flipper and Thumb Stud
Clip type
Unknown
Tip-Up, Right Carry Titanium clip with Ceramic Ball Tip
Use case profile
Best for
FlippingEDC enthusiastsPrecision cutting tasks
Everyday carry (EDC)CollectorsTactical 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
Smooth, fast opening actionHigh-quality blade steel and handle materialsSolid integral handle constructionErgonomic designEye-catching Timascus pivot collar
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
Unknown
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