Benchmade Sequel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% 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.
Stonewashed; Blade blackwash coating on Olive version; Handle anodized gray or olive
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Sub-Frame Lock
Opening method
Ambidextrous dual thumb stud opener
Manual, KVT ball-bearing flipper opening
Clip type
Reversible tip-up steel pocket clip
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip (tip-up, left or right)
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday carry▣Camp/hike
▣Everyday carry▣Outdoor▣Work
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
✓Lightweight and compact✓Smooth AXIS lock operation✓Ambidextrous opening and clip✓Good grip with textured handle
✓Lightweight and slim profile✓Smooth deployment with KVT ball bearings✓Strong and secure sub-frame lock✓Reversible deep-carry pocketclip for left or right carry✓Made in USA quality
Common complaints
Unknown
⚠Blade deployment can be stiff and requires break-in