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Benchmade Bedlam vs Microtech Scarab II S/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Scarab II S/E 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 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E 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 S/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length.
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the longest option for closed length.
Microtech Scarab II S/E 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$554Most expensive
Weight
201.61 g (7.11 oz)Heaviest
167.7 g (5.92 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.33 mm (3.95 in)Longest
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
246.83 mm (9.72 in)Longest
246.4 mm (9.70 in)Shortest
Closed length
146.3 mm (5.76 in)Longest
146.1 mm (5.75 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4.22 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
M390MK
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Aluminum
Finish
Satin or coated blade options
Stonewash (blade)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Out The Front
Opening method
Manual with thumb studs or automatic with Auto AXIS mechanism
Double Action OTF Automatic
Clip type
Deep carry reversible tip-up steel pocket clip
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryCutting through resistant materialsHooking and slicing tasksUsers needing ambidextrous operation
Tactical useMilitaryLaw enforcementGovernment operativesEveryday carry
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
Smooth and easy opening and closingHigh reliability with new OTF drive systemSuperior edge retention and corrosion resistance from M390MK steelErgonomic handle with grip insertsDurability under rigorous use
Common complaints
Heavier than some everyday carry knivesMay feel bulky or large in handPotential difficulty sharpening scimitar blade shape
Unknown
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