Comparison Console
Benchmade 960 vs Benchmade Proper
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade 960 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Proper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Proper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$200Most expensive
US$135Cheapest
Weight
64.1 g (2.26 oz)Lightest
66 g (2.33 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
79.25 mm (3.12 in)Longest
72.6 mm (2.86 in)Shortest
Overall length
184.9 mm (7.28 in)Longest
170 mm (6.69 in)Shortest
Closed length
105.7 mm (4.16 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
CPM-S30V or CPM-S90V stainless steel
Handle material
Red anodized aluminum with black G10 inlay
G10, Micarta, or Carbon Fiber
Finish
Red anodized aluminum handles, polished stainless steel clip, anodized blue titanium back spacer
Stonewash or satin finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Slip joint
Opening method
Thumb stud, flick of the wrist
Nail nick
Clip type
Reversible stainless steel tip-up
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (Every Day Carry)Collectors
Everyday carryLightweight EDC tasksCollectors of traditional style knives
Not best for
Heavy hard use due to slick handles, lack of jimping
Heavy-duty or hard use tasksTactical applications requiring a locking blade
Common praise
Smooth and reliable Axis lock mechanismAttractive red anodized aluminum handle with black G10 inlayLightweight at about 2.26 ozGood quality D2 tool steel blade
High quality CPM-S30V or CPM-S90V blade steelLightweight and thin with excellent blade-to-handle ratioWell designed handle with good grip and ergonomicsDisassemblable with torx screws for maintenanceClassic and charming traditional knife aesthetics
Common complaints
Handle can be slick and lacks texture for gripBlade sharpening is more challenging due to D2 steel
Lacks a locking mechanism (non-locking slip joint)Price can be high compared to other traditional knivesSofter action compared to some slip jointsEdge can be slightly chip prone due to steel type