Comparison Console
Benchmade 960 vs Benchmade SOCP Dagger
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade SOCP Dagger stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade SOCP Dagger stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade SOCP Dagger stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade SOCP Dagger stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade SOCP Dagger stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade SOCP Dagger stands out as the shortest option for overall length.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the longest option for overall length.
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$125Cheapest
Weight
64.1 g (2.26 oz)Heaviest
62.37 g (2.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
79.25 mm (3.12 in)Shortest
81.8 mm (3.22 in)Longest
Overall length
184.9 mm (7.28 in)Longest
184.2 mm (7.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
105.7 mm (4.16 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
4.45 mm (0.18 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
440C Stainless Steel
Handle material
Red anodized aluminum with black G10 inlay
Full skeletonized handle
Finish
Red anodized aluminum handles, polished stainless steel clip, anodized blue titanium back spacer
Black oxide finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Thumb stud, flick of the wrist
Unknown
Clip type
Reversible stainless steel tip-up
No clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (Every Day Carry)Collectors
Tactical useSelf-defenseEveryday carry (EDC)RescueLaw enforcementMilitary use
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 at 62.37 g (2.12 oz)Strong, sharp 440C stainless steel bladeEffective finger ring retention designMOLLE-compatible sheath for versatile carryMade in USA with lifetime sharpening guarantee
Common complaints
Handle can be slick and lacks texture for gripBlade sharpening is more challenging due to D2 steel
Blade finish quality considered average by some usersNo clip includedBlade can arrive dull requiring sharpening