Comparison Console
Benchmade Bedlam vs Microtech DOC Killswitch
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch 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 6% 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$364Cheapest
Weight
201.61 g (7.11 oz)Heaviest
193 g (6.81 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.33 mm (3.95 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Overall length
246.83 mm (9.72 in)Longest
229 mm (9.02 in)Shortest
Closed length
146.3 mm (5.76 in)Longest
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
Elmax
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
6061-T6 Aluminum
Finish
Satin or coated blade options
Bead Blast, Stonewash or Satin (depending on variant)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Push Button Lock / Plunge Lock
Opening method
Manual with thumb studs or automatic with Auto AXIS mechanism
Push Button
Clip type
Deep carry reversible tip-up steel pocket clip
Right Hand Tip-Up
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryCutting through resistant materialsHooking and slicing tasksUsers needing ambidextrous operation
Tactical useEveryday carryHard use cutting tasks
Not best for
Precision cutting tasksUsers preferring lightweight knives for all-day carry
Left-handed users (right hand only clip and deployment)
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
Fast and reliable automatic deploymentStrong and durable constructionUnique and functional safety KillswitchHigh-quality premium steel blade (Elmax)Versatile blade profile and edge types
Common complaints
Heavier than some everyday carry knivesMay feel bulky or large in handPotential difficulty sharpening scimitar blade shape
Right hand only pocket clip and openerRelatively heavy for a folding knife
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online