Comparison Console
Benchmade Sequel vs Kershaw Leek
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 13% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Leek stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Leek stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Leek stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Leek stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% 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 Leek 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$140.25Most expensive
US$125Cheapest
Weight
73.71 g (2.60 oz)Lightest
85 g (3.00 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
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
Closed length
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum with black G10 inlays
410 stainless steel
Finish
Satin finish (some models with black BK1 coating)
Bead-blasted or Cerakote finish depending on variant
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Ambidextrous dual thumb stud opener
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper and thumbstud
Clip type
Reversible tip-up steel pocket clip
Reversible pocket clip for right, tip-up/down carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCamp/hike
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesWorkTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and compactSmooth AXIS lock operationAmbidextrous opening and clipGood grip with textured handle
Slim and lightweight designFast assisted opening mechanismDurable and sharp Sandvik 14C28N bladeComfortable contoured stainless steel handleReversible pocket clipSecure frame lock mechanism
Common complaints
Unknown
Tip-lock slider may be removed by some usersLimited blade thickness for heavy duty tasks
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