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Benchmade Auto Fact vs Microtech Mini SOCOM Bravo
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 11% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Mini SOCOM Bravo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Mini SOCOM Bravo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini SOCOM Bravo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini SOCOM Bravo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini SOCOM Bravo 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 17% 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$325Cheapest
Weight
88.17 g (3.11 oz)Lightest
99.22 g (3.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
86.05 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Overall length
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
195.58 mm (7.70 in)Shortest
Closed length
121.9 mm (4.80 in)Longest
109.73 mm (4.32 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.794 mm (0.11 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S90V
M390 Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum and Carbon Fiber
Titanium with Carbon Fiber scales
Finish
Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated
Blade: Bead Blasted, Handle: Blasted Titanium
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Push-button automatic
Manual
Clip type
Deep-carry clip, reversible tip-up
Titanium tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defenseEnthusiastsCollectors
Everyday carryLightweight robust performanceDiscerning knife enthusiasts
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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
Lightweight yet robust performancePrecision engineeringElegant titanium and carbon fiber handle designQuality craftsmanship
Common complaints
Unknown
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