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Benchmade Auto Fact vs Microtech Vector Auto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% 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 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 27% 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$489.95Most expensive
Weight
88.17 g (3.11 oz)Heaviest
79.38 g (2.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Overall length
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
181 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
121.9 mm (4.80 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.794 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.66 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S90V
154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum and Carbon Fiber
Anodized Aluminum with Kraton or rubber grip inserts
Finish
Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated
Satin or Black finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Plunge lock
Opening method
Push-button automatic
Push button automatic
Clip type
Deep-carry clip, reversible tip-up
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defenseEnthusiastsCollectors
TacticalEDCCollectors
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
Fast and strong automatic openingHigh-quality CNC manufacturingGood ergonomics and gripCollectible vintage design
Common complaints
Unknown
Discontinued and harder to findPrice varies and can be high
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