Comparison Console
Benchmade 960 vs Kershaw Heist
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade 960 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Heist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Heist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 264% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$55Cheapest
Weight
64.1 g (2.26 oz)Lightest
79 g (2.79 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
79.25 mm (3.12 in)Shortest
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
Overall length
184.9 mm (7.28 in)Shortest
193 mm (7.60 in)Longest
Closed length
105.7 mm (4.16 in)Shortest
112 mm (4.41 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
Red anodized aluminum with black G10 inlay
Glass-filled nylon (GFN)
Finish
Red anodized aluminum handles, polished stainless steel clip, anodized blue titanium back spacer
Stonewash
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
DuraLock crossbar lock
Opening method
Thumb stud, flick of the wrist
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible stainless steel tip-up
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (Every Day Carry)Collectors
Everyday carry (EDC)Work projectsLightweight slicing
Not best for
Heavy hard use due to slick handles, lack of jimping
Heavy chopping tasksCorrosive environments without care
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
Thin blade stock for slicey grindSlim and lightweight constructionNo-flex handlesSmooth actionSolid ergonomicsGreat value for money
Common complaints
Handle can be slick and lacks texture for gripBlade sharpening is more challenging due to D2 steel
Base of pocket clip can catch on pocket hem going in
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