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Benchmade Emissary vs Microtech Hera II Mini
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Emissary stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$235Cheapest
US$314Most expensive
Weight
62.5 g (2.20 oz)Heaviest
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
175.3 mm (6.90 in)Shortest
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
Closed length
99.1 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thickest
2.24 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
Bohler M390MK Stainless Steel
Handle material
CNC machined aluminum alloy
Aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Satin
Various including Apocalyptic and Black
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Slide
Opening method
Dual thumb studs, assisted opening
Out-the-front (OTF) automatic, double-action
Clip type
Side to side reversible steel pocket clip
Titanium pocket clip with roller ball
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryAmbidextrous useEasy one-handed opening
Everyday carryTactical useCombat readinessCollectors
Not best for
Unknown
Non-automatic knife preference
Common praise
Premium CPM S30V steelLightweight and slim profileReliable AXIS lock mechanismAmbidextrous design
Smooth, reliable dual-action deployment via proprietary Dual Fuel DrivetrainLightweight and compact size suitable for EDCPrecision craftsmanship with quality materialsErgonomic design with improved pocket clip and glass breaker
Common complaints
Unknown
Some users report occasional issues with blade retraction on certain modelsOverall length may exceed 6 inches, potentially not compliant with some regulations
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