Comparison Console
Benchmade Presidio vs Benchmade Redoubt
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$250Most expensive
US$200Cheapest
Weight
141 g (4.97 oz)Heaviest
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
94.7 mm (3.73 in)Longest
90 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
Overall length
221.5 mm (8.72 in)Longest
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
120 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM-D2
Handle material
CF-Elite (carbon fiber reinforced nylon polymer)
Black Grivory
Finish
Satin finish on blade
Black Cerakote
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Unknown
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip (tip-up carry)
Reversible deep-carry clip
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-use everyday carryField use
Tactical useEveryday carryOutdoor jobsLaw enforcementCampingHiking
Not best for
Unknown
Users wanting a small, lightweight knife
Common praise
High-quality CPM S30V blade with great edge retention and corrosion resistanceLightweight and strong CF-Elite handle materialSmooth and reliable AXIS lock mechanismReversible deep-carry pocket clip for easy and discreet carryComfortable ergonomic grip suitable for extended use
Durable Grivory handle with good gripSharp, corrosion-resistant CPM-D2 bladeReliable AXIS locking mechanismFree lifetime sharpening and maintenance service
Common complaints
Unknown
Higher price point than some alternativesBlack Cerakote finish may show scratches over timeHandle material less premium compared to metal options