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Benchmade Contego vs Microtech Select Fire
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Contego stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Contego stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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$245Cheapest
US$300Most expensive
Weight
167.83 g (5.92 oz)Heaviest
164.57 g (5.81 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.1 mm (3.98 in)Longest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
235.7 mm (9.28 in)Longest
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Shortest
Closed length
134.6 mm (5.30 in)Shortest
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Aluminum with carbon fiber inserts
Finish
Cerakote finish (corrosion resistance), Satin finish (some versions)
DLC black tactical finish or bead blast finish (varies by model)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Manual via dual-sided thumb studs; automatic via firing button (switchable with provided key)
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical situationsSelf-defenseDurable daily carry
Everyday CarryTactical useInnovative knife enthusiasts
Not best for
Very discreet daily use due to size and weight
Unknown
Common praise
Strong and durable bladeSmooth and solid AXIS lockAmbidextrous usageGood grip with textured G10 handleFast and easy opening
Versatile dual action opening modesSolid liner lock mechanismErgonomic handle with good grip and jimpingInnovative design winner of 2011 Blade Show award
Common complaints
Relatively large and heavy for pocket carrySome find the handle gimping excessiveThumb studs can be stiffNot the most discreet knife due to size and weight
Price varies and can be highSome users may prefer only one opening mechanism
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