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Benchmade Anthem vs Microtech Makora Hellhound

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Microtech Makora Hellhound stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Makora Hellhound stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Microtech Makora Hellhound stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Benchmade Anthem stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Microtech Makora Hellhound stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Benchmade Anthem stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Benchmade Anthem stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Microtech Makora Hellhound stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Microtech Makora Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Benchmade Anthem stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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.

Benchmade Anthem — Blade length: 88.9 mm (3.50 in)Benchmade Anthem — Overall length: 204.7 mm (8.06 in)Benchmade Anthem — Closed length: 115.8 mm (4.56 in)Benchmade Anthem — Weight: 103.76 g (3.66 oz)Benchmade Anthem — Retail price: US$525Microtech Makora Hellhound — Blade length: 84 mm (3.31 in)Microtech Makora Hellhound — Overall length: 214.6 mm (8.45 in)Microtech Makora Hellhound — Closed length: 130.175 mm (5.13 in)Microtech Makora Hellhound — Weight: 99.2 g (3.50 oz)Microtech Makora Hellhound — Retail price: US$450Blade lengthOverall lengthClosed lengthWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$525Most expensive
US$450Cheapest
Weight
103.76 g (3.66 oz)Heaviest
99.2 g (3.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
84 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
Overall length
204.7 mm (8.06 in)Shortest
214.6 mm (8.45 in)Longest
Closed length
115.8 mm (4.56 in)Shortest
130.175 mm (5.13 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.845 mm (0.11 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-20CV
Premium steel (specific type not clearly supported)
Handle material
Single piece billet titanium
Aircraft aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed
Varies: including DLC, stonewashed, bronze, black coatings, and nickel boron internals for smooth operation
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Manual-opening
OTF (Out The Front) automatic
Clip type
Reversible titanium tip-up clip
Reversible Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry
Everyday carryHigh performance useReliable and smooth operationTactical 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
Exceptional smooth automatic actionReliable and high performanceExcellent grip and build qualityMultiple finish options including DLC and stonewashed
Common complaints
High retail priceStonewash finish perceived to dull the material luster
Higher price point compared to some alternatives

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