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Benchmade Bedlam vs Microtech Stitch Auto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Stitch Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Auto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Auto stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 14% 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$450Cheapest
US$460Most expensive
Weight
201.61 g (7.11 oz)Heaviest
178.6 g (6.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.33 mm (3.95 in)Longest
93.66 mm (3.69 in)Shortest
Overall length
246.83 mm (9.72 in)Longest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
146.3 mm (5.76 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4.83 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
M390 / Bohler M390
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Aluminum / 6061-T6 Aluminum / Aluminum Cerakote (varies by model)
Finish
Satin or coated blade options
Stonewashed / Two-tone / Pink Cerakote / Bronzed Apocalyptic (varies by model)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Button lock
Opening method
Manual with thumb studs or automatic with Auto AXIS mechanism
Push button automatic
Clip type
Deep carry reversible tip-up steel pocket clip
Tip-up pocket clip, right-hand
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryCutting through resistant materialsHooking and slicing tasksUsers needing ambidextrous operation
Everyday carryCollectingTactical useHeavy-duty tasks
Not best for
Precision cutting tasksUsers preferring lightweight knives for all-day carry
Legal restricted areas for automatic knives
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, snappy automatic actionRobust and durable build qualityPremium materials like M390 steel and aluminum handlesAttractive finishes and unique handle colorsComfortable ergonomic design with thumb ramp and choilReliable pocket clip and carry options
Common complaints
Heavier than some everyday carry knivesMay feel bulky or large in handPotential difficulty sharpening scimitar blade shape
May be restricted in some jurisdictions due to automatic mechanismRelatively heavy compared to some folding knives (around 164-179 g)
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