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Benchmade CLA vs Microtech Makora D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 8% 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$400Most expensive
US$395Cheapest
Weight
98.44 g (3.47 oz)Heaviest
94.2 g (3.32 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Longest
Overall length
199.39 mm (7.85 in)Shortest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
113.03 mm (4.45 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.05 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
M390 (original Makora), Elmax (Makora II D/E - may vary)
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Aluminum (6061-T6) with M3 composite grip inserts and Carbon Fiber (Makora II D/E)
Finish
DLC Battlewash
Stonewash
Lock type
Button lock
Double-action out the front (OTF) automatic
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Thumb slide
Clip type
Deep Carry
Deep-carry pocket clip, tip-down orientation
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useWorkhorse EDC
Tactical useEDCUsers wanting double-edged dagger blade
Not best for
Unknown
Non-automatic knife preferenceUsers requiring folding or fixed blade knives only
Common praise
Excellent balance between size and weightHigh-quality MagnaCut steel bladeDurable G10 handle scalesReliable automatic push-button opening mechanism
Smooth and reliable actionHigh-quality materials and constructionEffective double-edged dagger blade profile
Common complaints
Button lock can be initially stickyLack of blade lock indicator
Relatively large size for some usersLimited availability due to being out of stock at retailers
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