Comparison Console
Benchmade Anthem vs Microtech Ultratech T/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the longest option for overall 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$525Most expensive
US$437Cheapest
Weight
103.76 g (3.66 oz)Heaviest
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
90.2 mm (3.55 in)Longest
Overall length
204.7 mm (8.06 in)Shortest
217 mm (8.54 in)Longest
Closed length
115.8 mm (4.56 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.845 mm (0.11 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-20CV
M390MK steel (DLC coated)
Handle material
Single piece billet titanium
6161-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed
DLC coating on blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Manual-opening
Out the Front (OTF) automatic deployment with Dual-fuel Drive Train
Clip type
Reversible titanium tip-up clip
Strong aluminum pocket clip with ceramic ball
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry
Everyday carryHeavy duty useTactical professionalsLaw enforcementEmergency use with glass breaker
Not best for
Unknown
Users desiring single edged blade for thumb control
Common praise
Robust and solid constructionExcellent edge retention and sharpnessLightweight and ergonomic designAmbidextrous with dual thumb studs and reversible clip
Extremely rugged construction and designZero Blade Play mechanism nearly eliminates blade movementIntegrated glass breaker on handleHigh quality materials and engineeringStrong pocket clip with smooth deploymentDurable DLC coating on blade
Common complaints
High retail priceStonewash finish perceived to dull the material luster
Double edged blade limits thumb pressure control during cutting
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