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Benchmade CLA vs Microtech Stitch Shadow
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 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade CLA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Shadow stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% 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 Shadow stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Shadow stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Shadow stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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$422Most expensive
Weight
98.44 g (3.47 oz)Lightest
179 g (6.31 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
199.39 mm (7.85 in)Shortest
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
113.03 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
5 mm (0.20 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
M390
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
6061 T6 premium aircraft aluminum
Finish
DLC Battlewash
Black DLC
Lock type
Button lock
Button Lock
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Push Button
Clip type
Deep Carry
Right hand, tip-up carry pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseWorkhorse EDC
Everyday CarryTactical UseCollectors
Not best for
Unknown
Lightweight EDCBushcraft
Common praise
Excellent Balance Between Size And WeightHigh Quality Magnacut Steel BladeDurable G10 Handle ScalesReliable Automatic Push Button Opening Mechanism
High Quality Machining And Fit And FinishStrong, Solid Lockup With No Blade PlayFast And Powerful Automatic DeploymentDurable M390 Blade Steel With Excellent Edge RetentionComfortable And Ergonomic Handle With Secure Grip
Common complaints
Button Lock Can Be Initially StickyLack Of Blade Lock Indicator
Heavier Weight Compared To Lighter EDC KnivesRequires Significant Button Pressure For DeploymentNot Ideal For Those Preferring Manual Or Lightweight Knives
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