Comparison Console
Benchmade 960 vs Benchmade Sequel
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 13% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Sequel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 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$200Most expensive
US$140.25Cheapest
Weight
64.1 g (2.26 oz)Lightest
73.71 g (2.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
79.25 mm (3.12 in)Longest
74.93 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
184.9 mm (7.28 in)Longest
171.45 mm (6.75 in)Shortest
Closed length
105.7 mm (4.16 in)Longest
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.54 mm (0.10 in)
2.54 mm (0.10 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
Red anodized aluminum with black G10 inlay
6061-T6 aluminum with black G10 inlays
Finish
Red anodized aluminum handles, polished stainless steel clip, anodized blue titanium back spacer
Satin finish (some models with black BK1 coating)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb stud, flick of the wrist
Ambidextrous dual thumb stud opener
Clip type
Reversible stainless steel tip-up
Reversible tip-up steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (Every Day Carry)Collectors
Everyday carryCamp/hike
Not best for
Heavy hard use due to slick handles, lack of jimping
Unknown
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
Lightweight and compactSmooth AXIS lock operationAmbidextrous opening and clipGood grip with textured handle
Common complaints
Handle can be slick and lacks texture for gripBlade sharpening is more challenging due to D2 steel
Unknown