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Benchmade CLA vs Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade CLA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% 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$360Cheapest
Weight
98.44 g (3.47 oz)Lightest
133 g (4.69 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
103 mm (4.06 in)Longest
Overall length
199.39 mm (7.85 in)Shortest
232 mm (9.13 in)Longest
Closed length
113.03 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
5 mm (0.20 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
M390 Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
DLC Battlewash
Stonewashed
Lock type
Button lock
Button Lock
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Automatic, out-the-side
Clip type
Deep Carry
Tip-Down Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useWorkhorse EDC
Tactical useUtility applicationsMilitary and law enforcement useEveryday carry
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
Exceptional reliabilityDurabilitySharpness and edge retentionCompact sizeErgonomic handle with good traction
Common complaints
Button lock can be initially stickyLack of blade lock indicator
Price can be highRestricted shipping in some areas
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