Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Stitch RAM-LOK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Microtech Stitch RAM-LOK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Microtech Stitch RAM-LOK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Microtech Stitch RAM-LOK stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Microtech Stitch RAM-LOK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
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.
G10, Carbon Fiber, or Titanium (depending on variant)
Finish
Satin or coated blade options
Apocalyptic finish or Black full serrate variant depending on model
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
RAM-LOK (Bar Lock)
Opening method
Manual with thumb studs or automatic with Auto AXIS mechanism
Manual thumb hole or dual thumb studs
Clip type
Deep carry reversible tip-up steel pocket clip
Tip up or tip down pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
▣Tactical use▣Everyday carry▣Cutting through resistant materials▣Hooking and slicing tasks▣Users needing ambidextrous operation
▣Everyday carry▣Tactical use▣Collection
Not best for
!Precision cutting tasks!Users preferring lightweight knives for all-day carry
Unknown
Common praise
✓Strong and durable blade and build quality✓Effective slicing and hooking performance with scimitar blade✓Comfortable and secure grip with textured sculpted G10 handle✓Reliable AXIS Lock mechanism is ambidextrous and smooth✓Deep carry reversible pocket clip allows subtle carry despite large size
✓High-quality materials and construction✓Reliable RAM-LOK locking mechanism✓Ergonomic handle and secure grip✓Good balance of size and weight for EDC
Common complaints
⚠Heavier than some everyday carry knives⚠May feel bulky or large in hand⚠Potential difficulty sharpening scimitar blade shape
⚠Price is high for some variants⚠Some users desire automatic version