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Benchmade CLA vs Microtech Stitch 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 45% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade CLA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade CLA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Auto 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$400Cheapest
US$460Most expensive
Weight
98.44 g (3.47 oz)Lightest
178.6 g (6.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
93.66 mm (3.69 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
4.83 mm (0.19 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
M390 / Bohler M390
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Aluminum / 6061-T6 Aluminum / Aluminum Cerakote (varies by model)
Finish
DLC Battlewash
Stonewashed / Two-tone / Pink Cerakote / Bronzed Apocalyptic (varies by model)
Lock type
Button lock
Button lock
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Push button automatic
Clip type
Deep Carry
Tip-up pocket clip, right-hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useWorkhorse EDC
Everyday carryCollectingTactical useHeavy-duty tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Legal restricted areas for automatic knives
Common praise
Excellent balance between size and weightHigh-quality MagnaCut steel bladeDurable G10 handle scalesReliable automatic push-button opening mechanism
Smooth, snappy automatic actionRobust and durable build qualityPremium materials like M390 steel and aluminum handlesAttractive finishes and unique handle colorsComfortable ergonomic design with thumb ramp and choilReliable pocket clip and carry options
Common complaints
Button lock can be initially stickyLack of blade lock indicator
May be restricted in some jurisdictions due to automatic mechanismRelatively heavy compared to some folding knives (around 164-179 g)
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