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Benchmade Crooked River vs Microtech DOC Killswitch
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$360Cheapest
US$364Most expensive
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
193 g (6.81 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Overall length
236 mm (9.29 in)Longest
229 mm (9.02 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)Thickest
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
Elmax
Handle material
Black canvas Micarta with burnt copper aluminum bolsters
6061-T6 Aluminum
Finish
DLC Battlewash black finish
Bead Blast, Stonewash or Satin (depending on variant)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Push Button Lock / Plunge Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Push Button
Clip type
Split Arrow
Right Hand Tip-Up
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingOutdoor tasksEDCCuttingSkinningFood preparation
Tactical useEveryday carryHard use cutting tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Left-handed users (right hand only clip and deployment)
Common praise
High-quality materials and workmanshipSmooth and reliable AXIS lock mechanismComfortable and secure gripExcellent edge retentionAmbidextrous designLifetime warranty with LifeSharp service
Fast and reliable automatic deploymentStrong and durable constructionUnique and functional safety KillswitchHigh-quality premium steel blade (Elmax)Versatile blade profile and edge types
Common complaints
Slightly heavier and larger than comparable knivesPremium price pointWood handle can be smooth and may require roughening for grip
Right hand only pocket clip and openerRelatively heavy for a folding knife
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