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Benchmade Auto Fact vs Microtech Makora D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% 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 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 3% 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$395Most expensive
Weight
88.17 g (3.11 oz)Lightest
94.2 g (3.32 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
86.4 mm (3.40 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)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.794 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S90V
M390 (original Makora), Elmax (Makora II D/E - may vary)
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum and Carbon Fiber
Aluminum (6061-T6) with M3 composite grip inserts and Carbon Fiber (Makora II D/E)
Finish
Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated
Stonewash
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Double-action out the front (OTF) automatic
Opening method
Push-button automatic
Thumb slide
Clip type
Deep-carry clip, reversible tip-up
Deep-carry pocket clip, tip-down orientation
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defenseEnthusiastsCollectors
Tactical useEDCUsers wanting double-edged dagger blade
Not best for
Unknown
Non-automatic knife preferenceUsers requiring folding or fixed blade knives only
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 materials and constructionEffective double-edged dagger blade profile
Common complaints
Unknown
Relatively large size for some usersLimited availability due to being out of stock at retailers
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