Comparison Console
Benchmade Auto Fact vs Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% 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 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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$450Most expensive
Weight
88.17 g (3.11 oz)Heaviest
85.4 g (3.01 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Shortest
Overall length
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
205.2 mm (8.08 in)Shortest
Closed length
121.9 mm (4.80 in)Longest
117.6 mm (4.63 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.794 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
2.84 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S90V
CPM S30V
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum and Carbon Fiber
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Finish
Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated
Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coated blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Slide lock
Opening method
Push-button automatic
Thumb slide, out-the-front (OTF) automatic
Clip type
Deep-carry clip, reversible tip-up
Black oxide reversible deep carry stainless steel tip-down pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defenseEnthusiastsCollectors
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor tasksFirst responders
Not best for
Unknown
Wet environments due to slightly slippery handle
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
Fast and smooth blade deploymentExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceLightweight yet durable constructionComfortable and ergonomic handle designDurable black DLC blade finishReliable locking mechanism
Common complaints
Unknown
Handle can be slippery when wet