Comparison Console
Benchmade Autocrat vs Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III 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$500Cheapest
US$511Most expensive
Weight
111.41 g (3.93 oz)Lightest
144.9 g (5.11 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
94.23 mm (3.71 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Overall length
222.25 mm (8.75 in)Shortest
241 mm (9.49 in)Longest
Closed length
128.02 mm (5.04 in)Shortest
144.5 mm (5.69 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.67 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
M390MK
Handle material
G10 composite
Aluminum
Finish
DLC coated black
Blackwash
Lock type
N/A
OTF (out-the-front) slide lock
Opening method
Double-action out-the-front automatic (spine-fire slide)
Double-action automatic thumb slide
Clip type
Deep-carry, reversible tip-down MALICE clip (MOLLE compatible)
Reversible or black tip-down with ceramic detent
Use case profile
Best for
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical useRapid deployment
Law enforcementArmed forcesFirst responderEveryday carryClose quarter combat
Not best for
Heavy cutting tasksNon-tactical uses requiring single edged blades
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth and reliable actionHigh-quality G10 handle constructionLightweight and pocket friendlySolid build quality typical of BenchmadeExcellent edge retention of CPM-S30V steel
Robust and heavy-duty design suitable for hard useExcellent blade deployment with Dual Fuel Drive systemHigh-quality M390MK steel with good edge retentionErgonomic handle with good grip and ambidextrous clipMade in the USA with lifetime warranty
Common complaints
Blade comes dull from factory requiring honingDouble-edged dagger blade not versatile for all EDC tasksRelatively high price for steel type
Price is high compared to some competitorsClip tension can be too tight out of box requiring adjustment
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