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Benchmade Auto Fact vs Microtech Ultratech S/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 14% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% 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$335Most expensive
US$327.47Cheapest
Weight
88.17 g (3.11 oz)Lightest
102 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Overall length
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
214 mm (8.43 in)Shortest
Closed length
121.9 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.794 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S90V
Böhler M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum and Carbon Fiber
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated
Stonewashed (blade) / machined aluminum (handle)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
OTF automatic (double-action)
Opening method
Push-button automatic
Automatic thumb slider/firing button
Clip type
Deep-carry clip, reversible tip-up
Reversible deep-carry titanium pocket clip with ceramic detent ball
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defenseEnthusiastsCollectors
Everyday carryTactical useMilitary, LEO, first responders
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
Smooth and reliable deploymentPremium blade steel with excellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceErgonomic and lightweight aluminum handleUSA-made craftsmanship
Common complaints
Unknown
Some users report initial difficulty applying thumb pressure to trigger opening or closing
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