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Benchmade Dejavoo vs Microtech Select Fire
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% 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$225Cheapest
US$300Most expensive
Weight
116.28 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
164.57 g (5.81 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.33 mm (3.95 in)Longest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
231.65 mm (9.12 in)Longest
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Shortest
Closed length
131.32 mm (5.17 in)Shortest
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Aluminum with carbon fiber inserts
Finish
Satin (some variants stonewashed)
DLC black tactical finish or bead blast finish (varies by model)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Manual via dual-sided thumb studs; automatic via firing button (switchable with provided key)
Clip type
Tip-Down Stainless Steel
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Collector's knifeEDC for those desiring an elegant design
Everyday CarryTactical useInnovative knife enthusiasts
Not best for
Heavy tactical useHardcore utilityUsers desiring strong blade retention or aggressive grip traction
Unknown
Common praise
Elegant and classy design by Bob LumLightweight despite its sizeGreat edge retention and corrosion resistance due to CPM S30V steelGood ergonomics with comfortable handle contoursSmooth thumb hole opening mechanism
Versatile dual action opening modesSolid liner lock mechanismErgonomic handle with good grip and jimpingInnovative design winner of 2011 Blade Show award
Common complaints
Blade retention can be weak; blade may fall out if carried looselyTip-down-only pocket clip can be inconvenient for some usersRelatively smooth handle offers less traction for tactical purposesLack of jimping reduces grip securityNot strongest lock for heavy use
Price varies and can be highSome users may prefer only one opening mechanism
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