Comparison Console
Benchmade PSK vs Benchmade Seven Ten
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade PSK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade PSK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% 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$400Cheapest
US$450Most expensive
Weight
150.95 g (5.32 oz)Heaviest
146 g (5.15 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Overall length
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
228 mm (8.98 in)Longest
Closed length
126 mm (4.96 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM S90V or CPM MagnaCut or Fafnir-pattern Damascus
Handle material
G-10 or Carbon Fiber with G-10 bolsters
Anodized aluminum or Titanium
Finish
Cerakote coating
Matte/FDE PVD
Lock type
AXIS Assist
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Spring-assisted opening with thumb-studs
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up, left or right hand
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarrySurvivalBushcraftOutdoor UseCamping
EDC (everyday carry)Camping
Not best for
Heavy chopping or log-splittingVery small-hand use
Office EnvironmentsPrecision Whittling/WoodworkingDemanding Prying Tasks
Common praise
Strong, corrosion-resistant MagnaCut steel blade with excellent edge retentionRobust AXIS Assist locking mechanism with spring-assisted openingFull steel liners and G-10 or carbon fiber handle scales provide strength and gripIncludes ferro rod striking choil for fire startingLifetime warranty and LifeSharp maintenance service
High-quality blade steels with strong edge retentionRobust and refined axis lock mechanismPremium anodized aluminum handle for good grip and durabilityGood size and weight for EDC use
Common complaints
Two-hand closure may be inconvenient for some usersBlade thickness and assisted mechanism may not excel in hard-use tasks like log-splittingSize and weight may be too large for small hands
Price is on the high sideLimited edition models can be very expensive