Benchmade Bailout vs Benchmade Narrows
Benchmade Bailout ($350) vs Benchmade Narrows ($525) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Benchmade Bailout | Benchmade Narrows |
| Price | $350 | $525 |
| Weight | 76.5g | 68.3g |
| Material | MagnaCut blade, 6061-T6 aluminum handle | M390 blade, 6Al-4V titanium handle |
| Weight | 76.5g (Benchmade published) | 68.3g (Benchmade published) |
| Blade | 3.38 in | 3.43 in |
| Warranty | Free sharpening, lifetime warranty | Free sharpening, lifetime warranty |
Pros & Cons
Benchmade Bailout
- MagnaCut resists corrosion and holds an edge
- Thin aluminum handle carries flat
- Under 80 g with a 3.4 in blade
- $350 for this version
- Aluminum scales are less grippy than G10
Benchmade Narrows
- Titanium handle at 68.3 g
- M390 holds an edge well
- Thin and flat in the pocket
- $525 is a large outlay
- Titanium scales can scratch with daily use
Benchmade Bailout is the better value at $350. If weight matters most, Benchmade Narrows carries lighter at 68.3g. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.