Benchmade Anthem stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Anthem stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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.
Stonewashed or apocalyptic DLC depending on variant
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Button lock (single-action)
Opening method
Manual-opening
Single-action out-the-front automatic
Clip type
Reversible titanium tip-up clip
Tip-down titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry
▣EDC▣Collector Grade Usage▣Precision Cutting
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
✓Robust And Solid Construction✓Excellent Edge Retention And Sharpness✓Lightweight And Ergonomic Design✓Ambidextrous With Dual Thumb Studs And Reversible Clip
✓Fast And Reliable Single Action Deployment✓High Quality Blade Steel With Excellent Edge Retention✓Robust Marfione Select Craftsmanship✓Lightweight And Ergonomic Handle✓Integrated See Through Spine For Blade Lock Confirmation
Common complaints
⚠High Retail Price⚠Stonewash Finish Perceived To Dull The Material Luster
⚠Manual Blade Retraction Requires Two Hands⚠Higher Price Point Reflecting Premium Nature