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Benchmade Autocrat vs WE Knife Mini Malice
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 24% 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$609Most expensive
Weight
111.41 g (3.93 oz)Heaviest
96.3 g (3.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
94.23 mm (3.71 in)Longest
75.7 mm (2.98 in)Shortest
Overall length
222.25 mm (8.75 in)Longest
176 mm (6.93 in)Shortest
Closed length
128.02 mm (5.04 in)Longest
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.67 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
Damasteel
Handle material
G10 composite
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
DLC coated black
Black anodized
Lock type
N/A
Button lock
Opening method
Double-action out-the-front automatic (spine-fire slide)
Flipper
Clip type
Deep-carry, reversible tip-down MALICE clip (MOLLE compatible)
Tip-up, right carry
Use case profile
Best for
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical useRapid deployment
EDCDaily cutting tasks
Not best for
Heavy cutting tasksNon-tactical uses requiring single edged blades
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Common praise
Smooth and reliable actionHigh-quality G10 handle constructionLightweight and pocket friendlySolid build quality typical of BenchmadeExcellent edge retention of CPM-S30V steel
High-end performance in an ultra-compact designExceptional toughness and corrosion resistance of Damasteel bladeSmooth and quick blade deployment with caged ceramic ball bearing pivotStrong yet lightweight construction with 6AL4V titanium handleSecure and easy one-handed operation due to button lock mechanism
Common complaints
Blade comes dull from factory requiring honingDouble-edged dagger blade not versatile for all EDC tasksRelatively high price for steel type
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