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Benchmade Bailout vs Microtech Mini UDT
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 27% 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$350Most expensive
US$325Cheapest
Weight
59.4 g (2.10 oz)Heaviest
31 g (1.09 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
Overall length
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Longest
143 mm (5.63 in)Shortest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
10.5 mm (0.41 in)Thickest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
440C
Handle material
Aluminum or Grivory
Aluminum with rubber inserts
Finish
Cerakote or Anodized Black
Bead Blast or Stonewash depending on variant
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Automatic
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Side-opening push button
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useFirst respondersLightweight durable work knife
Everyday CarryTactical
Not best for
Delicate or Fine Slicing TasksHeavy Prying and ChippingCorrosive Environments
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent edge retention and toughness of CPM-M4 steelLightweight yet rugged and durableSmooth ambidextrous AXIS lock mechanismDeep carry clip for discreet carry
High quality manufacturing and materialsCompact size for everyday carryEffective automatic opening mechanism
Common complaints
Clip can be tight for thick pockets3V steel (early version) is not fully stainless and requires maintenance
Vintage versions may show slight wearSomewhat limited blade length for heavy-duty tasks
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