Comparison Console
Benchmade Sequel vs Kershaw Bel Air
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Sequel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bel Air stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bel Air stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bel Air stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bel Air stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$140.25Cheapest
US$160Most expensive
Weight
73.71 g (2.60 oz)Lightest
82 g (2.89 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74.93 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
Overall length
171.45 mm (6.75 in)Shortest
183 mm (7.20 in)Longest
Closed length
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
107 mm (4.21 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.54 mm (0.10 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum with black G10 inlays
Aluminum
Finish
Satin finish (some models with black BK1 coating)
Blackwash or Black PVD coating depending on model
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
DuraLock crossbar lock
Opening method
Ambidextrous dual thumb stud opener
Manual KVT ball bearings with thumb stud
Clip type
Reversible tip-up steel pocket clip
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCamp/hike
Everyday carry (EDC)Utility tasksCamping and hikingFoods preparation
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy prying tasksWoodworking requiring thick blade stock
Common praise
Lightweight and compactSmooth AXIS lock operationAmbidextrous opening and clipGood grip with textured handle
Excellent corrosion resistanceSmooth, easy deploymentThin blade stock provides superior cutting performanceAmbidextrous, secure locking mechanismComfortable and lightweight aluminum handle
Common complaints
Unknown
Pocket clip protrudes slightly from handle causing minor snaggingHeavier than some ultra-light competitorsBlade thickness may flex under heavy pryingInitial limited variants availability
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