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Benchmade CLA vs Microtech Ultratech Gen III
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 4% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Ultratech Gen III 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.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% 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 Ultratech Gen III 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 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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)Lightest
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
90.17 mm (3.55 in)Longest
Overall length
199.39 mm (7.85 in)Shortest
216.92 mm (8.54 in)Longest
Closed length
113.03 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.175 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
DLC Battlewash
Apocalyptic, Black anodized or Natural Clear depending on model
Lock type
Button lock
Zero Blade Play (ZBP) internal mechanism
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Double-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic, thumb slide
Clip type
Deep Carry
Machined titanium pocket clip with silica carbide ball, ambidextrous, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useWorkhorse EDC
Everyday carryTactical useCollectorsFast deployment
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
Smooth deploymentZero blade play upon tuningQuality constructionLightweight and compactAdjustable components for tuning
Common complaints
Button lock can be initially stickyLack of blade lock indicator
Blade play can develop after repeated use requiring adjustmentThumb slider may need smoothing to remove burrs
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