Benchmade 960 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Endgame 2095 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Kershaw Endgame 2095 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Benchmade 960 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 110% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Benchmade 960 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Kershaw Endgame 2095 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Benchmade 960 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Kershaw Endgame 2095 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Benchmade 960 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Kershaw Endgame 2095 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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.
Steel handle with bronze PVD-coated and glass-filled nylon overlays
Finish
Red anodized aluminum handles, polished stainless steel clip, anodized blue titanium back spacer
Stonewashed finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb stud, flick of the wrist
Manual flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Reversible stainless steel tip-up
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip (tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC (Every Day Carry)▣Collectors
▣Everyday carry▣Work▣Collection
Not best for
!Heavy hard use due to slick handles, lack of jimping
Unknown
Common praise
✓Smooth and reliable Axis lock mechanism✓Attractive red anodized aluminum handle with black G10 inlay✓Lightweight at about 2.26 oz✓Good quality D2 tool steel blade
✓High edge retention and wear resistance due to D2 tool steel✓Smooth opening action with KVT ball bearings✓Multi-layered and unique handle design✓Reversible deep-carry pocketclip for convenient carry
Common complaints
⚠Handle can be slick and lacks texture for grip⚠Blade sharpening is more challenging due to D2 steel