Comparison Console
Benchmade Anthem vs Microtech Hera S/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% 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$525Most expensive
US$454.74Cheapest
Weight
103.76 g (3.66 oz)Heaviest
89.03 g (3.14 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
204.7 mm (8.06 in)Longest
190.5 mm (7.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
115.8 mm (4.56 in)Longest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.845 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-20CV
Premium Steel
Handle material
Single piece billet titanium
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed
Stonewash
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Out The Front
Opening method
Manual-opening
Thumb Slide
Clip type
Reversible titanium tip-up clip
Extra-wide pocket clip with ceramic glider ball
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry
Everyday CarryTactical
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
Sleek carry and dependable performanceSmooth and consistent dual-action OTF mechanismDurable yet lightweight aluminum handleExcellent control and slicing efficiency with single-edge drop point bladeUnique clip design with ceramic glider ball allows smooth pocket slide
Common complaints
High retail priceStonewash finish perceived to dull the material luster
Unknown
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