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Benchmade Proper vs Kershaw Bareknuckle
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Proper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 46% 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.
Kershaw Bareknuckle 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.
Kershaw Bareknuckle 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$135Most expensive
US$134.99Cheapest
Weight
66 g (2.33 oz)Lightest
96.4 g (3.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
72.6 mm (2.86 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
170 mm (6.69 in)Shortest
207 mm (8.15 in)Longest
Closed length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S30V or CPM-S90V stainless steel
Sandvik 14C28N
Handle material
G10, Micarta, or Carbon Fiber
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewash or satin finish
Stonewashed; Blade blackwash coating on Olive version; Handle anodized gray or olive
Lock type
Slip joint
Sub-Frame Lock
Opening method
Nail nick
Manual, KVT ball-bearing flipper opening
Clip type
Unknown
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip (tip-up, left or right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight EDC tasksCollectors of traditional style knives
Everyday carryOutdoorWork
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
Lightweight and slim profileSmooth deployment with KVT ball bearingsStrong and secure sub-frame lockReversible deep-carry pocketclip for left or right carryMade in USA quality
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
Blade deployment can be stiff and requires break-in
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