Comparison Console
Benchmade Bedlam vs Microtech DOC
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech DOC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech DOC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech DOC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$450Most expensive
US$350Cheapest
Weight
201.61 g (7.11 oz)Heaviest
198.4464 g (7.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.33 mm (3.95 in)Longest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Shortest
Overall length
246.83 mm (9.72 in)Longest
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Shortest
Closed length
146.3 mm (5.76 in)Longest
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4.064 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
S30V
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with Trac Tec grip tape inserts
Finish
Satin or coated blade options
Black DLC, Satin, Stonewashed or Bead Blast
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame Lock (titanium sub lock)
Opening method
Manual with thumb studs or automatic with Auto AXIS mechanism
Manual assisted flipper, thumb studs
Clip type
Deep carry reversible tip-up steel pocket clip
Right hand, tip-up stainless steel
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryCutting through resistant materialsHooking and slicing tasksUsers needing ambidextrous operation
EDCTactical useAssisted opening folder collectors
Not best for
Precision cutting tasksUsers preferring lightweight knives for all-day carry
Those preferring very smooth opening as ZT 0801Users wanting smaller or lighter knife
Common praise
Strong and durable blade and build qualityEffective slicing and hooking performance with scimitar bladeComfortable and secure grip with textured sculpted G10 handleReliable AXIS Lock mechanism is ambidextrous and smoothDeep carry reversible pocket clip allows subtle carry despite large size
Innovative assisted flipper designSolid build qualityStrong S30V blade steel with good edge retentionExcellent grip with traction insertsWell centered bladeRazor sharp out of box
Common complaints
Heavier than some everyday carry knivesMay feel bulky or large in handPotential difficulty sharpening scimitar blade shape
Bulky and protruding pocket clipSomewhat heavy at 7 ouncesOpening with thumb studs is less smooth than flipper
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