Comparison Console
Benchmade Nimravus vs Benchmade PSK
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade PSK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 13% 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$250Cheapest
US$400Most expensive
Weight
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
150.95 g (5.32 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Overall length
240 mm (9.45 in)Longest
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
126 mm (4.96 in)
Blade thickness
2.92 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
G-10 or Carbon Fiber with G-10 bolsters
Finish
Black coated / BK1 coated finish
Cerakote coating
Lock type
Unknown
AXIS Assist
Opening method
Unknown
Spring-assisted opening with thumb-studs
Clip type
MALICE CLIP4 (MOLLE compatible)
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up, left or right hand
Use case profile
Best for
TacticalEveryday CarrySurvivalOperational UseMOLLE Attachment Compatibility
Everyday CarrySurvivalBushcraftOutdoor UseCamping
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy Chopping Or Log SplittingVery Small Hand Use
Common praise
High Build QualityDurable And Reliable After Many Years Of UseGood Blade Steel (154CM) With Sustained SharpnessSecure Grip Via Anodized Aluminum HandleWell Balanced Fixed BladeMOLLE Sheath IncludedPartially Serrated Blade Useful For Rope Cutting
Strong, Corrosion Resistant Magnacut Steel Blade With Excellent Edge RetentionRobust Axis Assist Locking Mechanism With Spring Assisted OpeningFull Steel Liners And G 10 Or Carbon Fiber Handle Scales Provide Strength And GripIncludes Ferro Rod Striking Choil For Fire StartingLifetime Warranty And Lifesharp Maintenance Service
Common complaints
Some Users Report Issues With Factory Plastic Sheath DurabilityHandle Finish May Show Wear Over YearsManufacturer Customer Service For Sheath Problems Reported As Unresponsive
Two Hand Closure May Be Inconvenient For Some UsersBlade Thickness And Assisted Mechanism May Not Excel In Hard Use Tasks Like Log SplittingSize And Weight May Be Too Large For Small Hands
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