Comparison Console
Benchmade Anthem vs Microtech Vector Auto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% 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$489.95Cheapest
Weight
103.76 g (3.66 oz)Heaviest
79.38 g (2.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Overall length
204.7 mm (8.06 in)Longest
181 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
115.8 mm (4.56 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.845 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.66 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-20CV
154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
Single piece billet titanium
Anodized Aluminum with Kraton or rubber grip inserts
Finish
Stonewashed
Satin or Black finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Plunge lock
Opening method
Manual-opening
Push button automatic
Clip type
Reversible titanium tip-up clip
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry
TacticalEDCCollectors
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
Fast and strong automatic openingHigh-quality CNC manufacturingGood ergonomics and gripCollectible vintage design
Common complaints
High retail priceStonewash finish perceived to dull the material luster
Discontinued and harder to findPrice varies and can be high
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