Comparison Console
Benchmade Autocrat vs Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$500Most expensive
US$450Cheapest
Weight
111.41 g (3.93 oz)Heaviest
85.4 g (3.01 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
94.23 mm (3.71 in)Longest
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Shortest
Overall length
222.25 mm (8.75 in)Longest
205.2 mm (8.08 in)Shortest
Closed length
128.02 mm (5.04 in)Longest
117.6 mm (4.63 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.67 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
2.84 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
G10 composite
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Finish
DLC coated black
Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coated blade
Lock type
N/A
Slide lock
Opening method
Double-action out-the-front automatic (spine-fire slide)
Thumb slide, out-the-front (OTF) automatic
Clip type
Deep-carry, reversible tip-down MALICE clip (MOLLE compatible)
Black oxide reversible deep carry stainless steel tip-down pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical useRapid deployment
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor tasksFirst responders
Not best for
Heavy cutting tasksNon-tactical uses requiring single edged blades
Wet environments due to slightly slippery handle
Common praise
Smooth and reliable actionHigh-quality G10 handle constructionLightweight and pocket friendlySolid build quality typical of BenchmadeExcellent edge retention of CPM-S30V steel
Fast and smooth blade deploymentExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceLightweight yet durable constructionComfortable and ergonomic handle designDurable black DLC blade finishReliable locking mechanism
Common complaints
Blade comes dull from factory requiring honingDouble-edged dagger blade not versatile for all EDC tasksRelatively high price for steel type
Handle can be slippery when wet