Comparison Console
Benchmade 960 vs Benchmade Redoubt
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 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade 960 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 14% 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$200
US$200
Weight
64.1 g (2.26 oz)Lightest
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
79.25 mm (3.12 in)Shortest
90 mm (3.54 in)Longest
Overall length
184.9 mm (7.28 in)Shortest
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
Closed length
105.7 mm (4.16 in)Shortest
120 mm (4.72 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
CPM-D2
Handle material
Red anodized aluminum with black G10 inlay
Black Grivory
Finish
Red anodized aluminum handles, polished stainless steel clip, anodized blue titanium back spacer
Black Cerakote
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb stud, flick of the wrist
Unknown
Clip type
Reversible stainless steel tip-up
Reversible deep-carry clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (Every Day Carry)Collectors
Tactical useEveryday carryOutdoor jobsLaw enforcementCampingHiking
Not best for
Heavy hard use due to slick handles, lack of jimping
Users wanting a small, lightweight knife
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
Durable Grivory handle with good gripSharp, corrosion-resistant CPM-D2 bladeReliable AXIS locking mechanismFree lifetime sharpening and maintenance service
Common complaints
Handle can be slick and lacks texture for gripBlade sharpening is more challenging due to D2 steel
Higher price point than some alternativesBlack Cerakote finish may show scratches over timeHandle material less premium compared to metal options