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Benchmade SOCP Dagger vs Kershaw Knockout
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 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade SOCP Dagger stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 55% 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.
Kershaw Knockout 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade SOCP Dagger stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 46% 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$125
US$125
Weight
62.37 g (2.20 oz)Lightest
96.4 g (3.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81.8 mm (3.22 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
184.2 mm (7.25 in)Shortest
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
117 mm (4.61 in)
Blade thickness
4.45 mm (0.18 in)Thickest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
440C Stainless Steel
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
Handle material
Full skeletonized handle
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with stainless steel sub-frame
Finish
Black oxide finish
Stonewash and DLC coating (varies by model)
Lock type
Unknown
Sub-frame lock (frame lock variant)
Opening method
Unknown
SpeedSafe assisted opening with thumb studs and flipper
Clip type
No clip
Four-way reversible deep-carry pocket clip (tip-up, left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useSelf-defenseEveryday carry (EDC)RescueLaw enforcementMilitary use
Everyday carryTactical useLaw enforcementFirst respondersOutdoor use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy wood carvingHard chopping tasks
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
Lightweight for its sizeStrong and secure sub-frame lockFast and reliable assisted openingGood corrosion resistanceBalanced design
Common complaints
Blade finish quality considered average by some usersNo clip includedBlade can arrive dull requiring sharpening
Blade grind not ideal for hard wood carvingSpeedSafe system can be noisy and harder to closeSome hot-spotting of lockbar on index finger
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