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Benchmade Bedlam vs Microtech Scarab II Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the shortest option for closed length.
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the longest option for closed length.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$450Cheapest
US$547Most expensive
Weight
201.61 g (7.11 oz)Heaviest
168 g (5.93 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.33 mm (3.95 in)Longest
100 mm (3.94 in)Shortest
Overall length
246.83 mm (9.72 in)Longest
246 mm (9.69 in)Shortest
Closed length
146.3 mm (5.76 in)Longest
146 mm (5.75 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Aluminum
Finish
Satin or coated blade options
Stonewash; Custom Cerakote with Hamon-style pattern for some variants
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Gen III Dual-Fuel Drive System
Opening method
Manual with thumb studs or automatic with Auto AXIS mechanism
Double-action Out-The-Front (OTF) automatic
Clip type
Deep carry reversible tip-up steel pocket clip
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip; Titanium deep carry clip for custom version
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryCutting through resistant materialsHooking and slicing tasksUsers needing ambidextrous operation
Tactical useEveryday carryMilitary and law enforcement
Not best for
Precision cutting tasksUsers preferring lightweight knives for all-day carry
Unknown
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
Exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance of M390MK steelSmooth and reliable dual-action OTF mechanismDurable and lightweight aluminum handleStonewash and Cerakote finishes for durability and aestheticsWell suited for tactical, utility, and collecting purposes
Common complaints
Heavier than some everyday carry knivesMay feel bulky or large in handPotential difficulty sharpening scimitar blade shape
No specific common complaints found in source texts
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