Comparison Console
Benchmade Auto Fact vs Benchmade Autocrat
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$335Cheapest
US$500Most expensive
Weight
88.17 g (3.11 oz)Lightest
111.41 g (3.93 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
94.23 mm (3.71 in)Shortest
Overall length
222 mm (8.74 in)Shortest
222.25 mm (8.75 in)Longest
Closed length
121.9 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
128.02 mm (5.04 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.794 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.67 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S90V
CPM S30V
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum and Carbon Fiber
G10 composite
Finish
Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated
DLC coated black
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
N/A
Opening method
Push-button automatic
Double-action out-the-front automatic (spine-fire slide)
Clip type
Deep-carry clip, reversible tip-up
Deep-carry, reversible tip-down MALICE clip (MOLLE compatible)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defenseEnthusiastsCollectors
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical useRapid deployment
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy cutting tasksNon-tactical uses requiring single edged blades
Common praise
High edge retention due to premium S90V steelDurable and lightweight handle materialsSleek design combining classic and modern influencesReliable AXIS lock mechanismSmooth push-button automatic opening
Smooth and reliable actionHigh-quality G10 handle constructionLightweight and pocket friendlySolid build quality typical of BenchmadeExcellent edge retention of CPM-S30V steel
Common complaints
Unknown
Blade comes dull from factory requiring honingDouble-edged dagger blade not versatile for all EDC tasksRelatively high price for steel type