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Benchmade Arcane vs Microtech Dirac
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Dirac stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Arcane stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% 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$270Cheapest
US$309Most expensive
Weight
81.65 g (2.88 oz)Heaviest
65.2 g (2.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Longest
73 mm (2.87 in)Shortest
Overall length
196.1 mm (7.72 in)Longest
184 mm (7.24 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.8 mm (4.52 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
M390 stainless steel
Handle material
7075-T6 Aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Satin
Stonewash (blade) / Orange anodized (handle)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Out The Front
Opening method
Assisted-opening, flipper
Cover firing slider
Clip type
Deep-Carry, reversible tip-up
Pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban useTactical
Everyday carryEDC
Not best for
Heavy use cutting tasksBeginners in sharpening
Unknown
Common praise
Durable blade for daily useEasy one-handed opening with flipperComfortable for both handsSecure AXIS lockSleek and lightweight design
High quality and precision engineeringErgonomic handle design similar to HALO seriesInnovative internal mechanism and proprietary hardwareIntegrated glass breaker tip as an emergency utilityReliable dual action deployment and retraction
Common complaints
Blade can be hard to sharpen for beginnersHandle may feel cold in winterPocket clip might be too tightBlade can chip under heavy use
Unknown
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