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Benchmade CLA vs Microtech Vector Auto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade CLA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade CLA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$489.95Most expensive
Weight
98.44 g (3.47 oz)Heaviest
79.38 g (2.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Overall length
199.39 mm (7.85 in)Longest
181 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
113.03 mm (4.45 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.66 mm (0.14 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Anodized Aluminum with Kraton or rubber grip inserts
Finish
DLC Battlewash
Satin or Black finish
Lock type
Button lock
Plunge lock
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Push button automatic
Clip type
Deep Carry
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useWorkhorse EDC
TacticalEDCCollectors
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
Fast and strong automatic openingHigh-quality CNC manufacturingGood ergonomics and gripCollectible vintage design
Common complaints
Button lock can be initially stickyLack of blade lock indicator
Discontinued and harder to findPrice varies and can be high
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