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Benchmade SOCP Dagger vs CIVIVI Varius
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade SOCP Dagger stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Varius stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Varius stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade SOCP Dagger stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade SOCP Dagger stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Varius stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade SOCP Dagger stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Varius stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade SOCP Dagger stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Varius stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 2% 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$125Most expensive
US$74Cheapest
Weight
62.37 g (2.20 oz)Lightest
72.4 g (2.55 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81.8 mm (3.22 in)Shortest
82.7 mm (3.26 in)Longest
Overall length
184.2 mm (7.25 in)Shortest
187.5 mm (7.38 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
4.45 mm (0.18 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
440C Stainless Steel
D2
Handle material
Full skeletonized handle
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black oxide finish
Stonewashed
Lock type
Unknown
Unknown
Opening method
Unknown
Unknown
Clip type
No clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useSelf-defenseEveryday carry (EDC)RescueLaw enforcementMilitary use
CampingEDCLight bushcraftFood preparationFeathering sticksLight camp chores
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty batoning or chopping
Common praise
Lightweight at 62.37 g (2.12 oz)Strong, sharp 440C stainless steel bladeEffective finger ring retention designMOLLE-compatible sheath for versatile carryMade in USA with lifetime sharpening guarantee
Well-balancedSecure gripFull-tang constructionDurable blade materialGood edge retentionAffordable price
Common complaints
Blade finish quality considered average by some usersNo clip includedBlade can arrive dull requiring sharpening
Handle can cause hotspots on extended useBasic sheath lacking advanced featuresFactory edge may require refinement
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