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Benchmade Auto Fact vs Microtech Brachial Auto
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 29% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% 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 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% 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$474Most expensive
Weight
88.17 g (3.11 oz)Lightest
124.5 g (4.39 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
83.8 mm (3.30 in)Shortest
Overall length
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
121.9 mm (4.80 in)Longest
120.7 mm (4.75 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.794 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S90V
M390 Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum and Carbon Fiber
6061-T6 Aluminum
Finish
Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated
Stonewash or DLC (depending on model)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Push Button Lock
Opening method
Push-button automatic
Push Button Automatic
Clip type
Deep-carry clip, reversible tip-up
Titanium Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defenseEnthusiastsCollectors
Everyday CarryTactical UseSelf-DefenseEmergency RespondersMilitary Use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy Duties that risk blade tip damage
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
Strong, stout automatic action with secure lockupErgonomic curved handle for comfortable gripHigh-quality M390 steel blade with excellent slicing capabilityCompact and lightweight for comfortable carryHigh fit and finish with zero blade play
Common complaints
Unknown
Button release can be initially stiff and require break-inRelatively high price pointNot suited for heavy chopping tasks due to blade tip shape
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