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Benchmade CLA vs Microtech Hera D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Hera D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade CLA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade CLA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera D/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$400Cheapest
US$448Most expensive
Weight
98.44 g (3.47 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Overall length
199.39 mm (7.85 in)Longest
191 mm (7.52 in)Shortest
Closed length
113.03 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.35 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
M390
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Aluminum
Finish
DLC Battlewash
Stonewash / Apocalyptic (varies by model)
Lock type
Button lock
Out The Front
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Double Action OTF Automatic
Clip type
Deep Carry
Milled roller ball / Stonewashed steel with ceramic ball (varies)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useWorkhorse EDC
Everyday Carry (EDC)CollectorsTactical UseLaw Enforcement
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent balance between size and weightHigh-quality MagnaCut steel bladeDurable G10 handle scalesReliable automatic push-button opening mechanism
High quality M390 steel offers excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance.Smooth and strong double-action OTF mechanism.Attractive and ergonomic aluminum handle with durable finish.USA made with superior craftsmanship.
Common complaints
Button lock can be initially stickyLack of blade lock indicator
Blade finish may vary and is prone to showing wear over time.Automatic OTF knives may have legal restrictions in some areas.
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