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Benchmade Auto Fact vs Microtech Exocet D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 101% 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$335Most expensive
US$299Cheapest
Weight
88.17 g (3.11 oz)Heaviest
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
50 mm (1.97 in)Shortest
Overall length
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
142 mm (5.59 in)Shortest
Closed length
121.9 mm (4.80 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.794 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
1.52 mm (0.06 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S90V
Premium Steel (varies, includes M390MK)
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum and Carbon Fiber
6061-T6 Aluminum
Finish
Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated
Apocalyptic, Stonewash, White Coated, Blue or Black blade finishes according to model
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Out The Front (OTF) Automatic
Opening method
Push-button automatic
Thumb Slide Double-Action OTF Automatic
Clip type
Deep-carry clip, reversible tip-up
Tip-down pocket clip, some clips double as money clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseSelf DefenseEnthusiastsCollectors
Everyday CarryUtilityCollectorsTacticalSelf Defense
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy Chopping TasksBlade Length Restricted Activities (due To Blade Length Under 2 Inches)
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
High Quality USA ManufacturingSmooth And Reliable Double Action Otf MechanismPremium Steel Blades Such As M390mkVersatile Double Edged Dagger BladeUseful And Sturdy Money Clip FunctionCompact And Lightweight Design
Common complaints
Unknown
Blade Length Limited Due To California Legal RestrictionsSome Price Variation Between Models And Sellers
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