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Benchmade Autocrat vs Microtech Hera II
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 20% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% 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 Hera II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% 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 Hera II 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$537Most expensive
Weight
111.41 g (3.93 oz)Lightest
140 g (4.94 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
240 mm (9.45 in)Longest
Closed length
128.02 mm (5.04 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.67 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.35 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
G10 composite
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
DLC coated black
Stonewash (blade)
Lock type
N/A
Thumb Lock
Opening method
Double-action out-the-front automatic (spine-fire slide)
Dual action OTF (out-the-front)
Clip type
Deep-carry, reversible tip-down MALICE clip (MOLLE compatible)
6AL4V titanium pocket clip with ceramic glider ball
Use case profile
Best for
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical UseRapid Deployment
Everyday CarryCollectorsTactical Use
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
Smooth Dual Action DeploymentHigh Quality Bohler M390mk SteelDurable Anodized Aluminum HandleVersatile And Ergonomic Design
Common complaints
Blade Comes Dull From Factory Requiring HoningDouble Edged Dagger Blade Not Versatile For All EDC TasksRelatively High Price For Steel Type
High Price Point
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