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Benchmade Anthem vs Microtech Iconic
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 13% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Anthem stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 24% 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$650Most expensive
Weight
103.76 g (3.66 oz)Lightest
119.07 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
50.8 mm (2.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
204.7 mm (8.06 in)Longest
165.1 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
115.8 mm (4.56 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.845 mm (0.11 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-20CV
Premium Steel (usually M390)
Handle material
Single piece billet titanium
Milled Black Titanium
Finish
Stonewashed
Stonewash
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Button lock w/ safety
Opening method
Manual-opening
Side-opening automatic
Clip type
Reversible titanium tip-up clip
Tip up Right carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry
Everyday CarryCollector's PieceTactical 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
High Quality BuildStrong And Fast Automatic DeploymentErgonomic And Precise DesignCollector Friendly Aesthetic
Common complaints
High Retail PriceStonewash Finish Perceived To Dull The Material Luster
High Retail PriceLimited Availability
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