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Benchmade Autocrat vs Microtech HALO IV
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 4% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$709Most expensive
Weight
111.41 g (3.93 oz)Lightest
116.3 g (4.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
94.23 mm (3.71 in)Shortest
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
Overall length
222.25 mm (8.75 in)Shortest
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
Closed length
128.02 mm (5.04 in)Shortest
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.67 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
G10 composite
Hardcoat anodized aluminum alloy
Finish
DLC coated black
Stonewashed or apocalyptic DLC depending on variant
Lock type
N/A
Button lock (single-action)
Opening method
Double-action out-the-front automatic (spine-fire slide)
Single-action out-the-front automatic
Clip type
Deep-carry, reversible tip-down MALICE clip (MOLLE compatible)
Tip-down titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical useRapid deployment
EDCCollector-grade usagePrecision cutting
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
Fast and reliable single-action deploymentHigh-quality blade steel with excellent edge retentionRobust Marfione Select craftsmanshipLightweight and ergonomic handleIntegrated see-through spine for blade lock confirmation
Common complaints
Blade comes dull from factory requiring honingDouble-edged dagger blade not versatile for all EDC tasksRelatively high price for steel type
Manual blade retraction requires two handsHigher price point reflecting premium nature
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