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Benchmade Anthem vs Microtech Hera II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Anthem stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$525Cheapest
US$537Most expensive
Weight
103.76 g (3.66 oz)Lightest
140 g (4.94 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Overall length
204.7 mm (8.06 in)Shortest
240 mm (9.45 in)Longest
Closed length
115.8 mm (4.56 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.845 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.35 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-20CV
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
Single piece billet titanium
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed
Stonewash (blade)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Thumb Lock
Opening method
Manual-opening
Dual action OTF (out-the-front)
Clip type
Reversible titanium tip-up clip
6AL4V titanium pocket clip with ceramic glider ball
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry
Everyday carryCollectorsTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Robust and solid constructionExcellent edge retention and sharpnessLightweight and ergonomic designAmbidextrous with dual thumb studs and reversible clip
Smooth dual-action deploymentHigh quality Bohler M390MK steelDurable anodized aluminum handleVersatile and ergonomic design
Common complaints
High retail priceStonewash finish perceived to dull the material luster
High price point
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