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Benchmade CLA vs Microtech Hera S/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade CLA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade CLA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% 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$454.74Most expensive
Weight
98.44 g (3.47 oz)Heaviest
89.03 g (3.14 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
199.39 mm (7.85 in)Longest
190.5 mm (7.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
113.03 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
2.54 mm (0.10 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
Premium Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
DLC Battlewash
Stonewash
Lock type
Button lock
Out The Front
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Thumb Slide
Clip type
Deep Carry
Extra-wide pocket clip with ceramic glider ball
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useWorkhorse EDC
Everyday CarryTactical
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
Sleek carry and dependable performanceSmooth and consistent dual-action OTF mechanismDurable yet lightweight aluminum handleExcellent control and slicing efficiency with single-edge drop point bladeUnique clip design with ceramic glider ball allows smooth pocket slide
Common complaints
Button lock can be initially stickyLack of blade lock indicator
Unknown
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