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Benchmade Proper vs Benchmade Taggedout
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Proper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Proper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 23% 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$135Cheapest
US$175Most expensive
Weight
66 g (2.33 oz)Heaviest
59.4 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
72.6 mm (2.86 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
170 mm (6.69 in)Shortest
206.5 mm (8.13 in)Longest
Closed length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thickest
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S30V or CPM-S90V stainless steel
CPM-154 Stainless Steel (model 15535), CPM S45VN Stainless Steel (model 15536)
Handle material
G10, Micarta, or Carbon Fiber
Grivory (model 15535), G10 (model 15536)
Finish
Stonewash or satin finish
Stonewash (model 15535, orange Grivory); Satin (model 15536, OD Green G10)
Lock type
Slip joint
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Nail nick
Thumb hole (model 15535), Thumb studs (model 15536)
Clip type
Unknown
Ambidextrous deep-carry pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryLightweight EDC TasksCollectors Of Traditional Style Knives
Ultralight HuntingEDC (everyday Carry)Detailed Cutting TasksField Dressing Game
Not best for
Heavy Duty Or Hard Use TasksTactical Applications Requiring A Locking Blade
Unknown
Common praise
High Quality CPM S30V Or CPM S90v Blade SteelLightweight And Thin With Excellent Blade To Handle RatioWell Designed Handle With Good Grip And ErgonomicsDisassemblable With Torx Screws For MaintenanceClassic And Charming Traditional Knife Aesthetics
Very Lightweight And Easy To CarryGood Edge Retention And SharpnessEffective And Precise Clip Point Blade For Hunting TasksAmbidextrous, Secure Axis Lock And ClipDurable Handle Materials
Common complaints
Lacks A Locking Mechanism (non Locking Slip Joint)Price Can Be High Compared To Other Traditional KnivesSofter Action Compared To Some Slip JointsEdge Can Be Slightly Chip Prone Due To Steel Type
Unknown
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