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Benchmade Flyway vs Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Flyway stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 131% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 205% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 17% 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$200Cheapest
US$462Most expensive
Weight
59.5 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
181.4 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
68.6 mm (2.70 in)Shortest
94.5 mm (3.72 in)Longest
Overall length
176.8 mm (6.96 in)Shortest
207.5 mm (8.17 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3.99 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-154 stainless steel
M390 (may vary)
Handle material
Orange G10
Carbon Fiber, Black G10 (varies by model)
Finish
Satin or stonewash finish
Black DLC, Stonewashed (varies by model)
Lock type
Unknown
Fixed
Opening method
Unknown
Unknown
Clip type
Unknown
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Upland game and waterfowl huntingPrecision cutting tasks like breasting, skinning, and detail cutsOutdoor useSmall game processing
Tactical useSurvivalEveryday carryUtility Tasks
Not best for
Pocket carry (not folding)Light or casual everyday useBudget buyers seeking low priceSmall or lightweight knife users
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent edge retention due to CPM-154 steelCompact size ideal for precise tasksHigh visibility orange handle and sheathErgonomic handle with secure gripLightweight fixed blade with full tang constructionDurable Boltaron sheath suitable for pack or chest rig carry
Excellent fit and finishVery well balanced and ergonomicHigh quality materials and constructionComes with a quality Kydex sheath with belt clip
Common complaints
Higher price point compared to basic knivesLimited color options (typically orange only)May be heavier than some other hunting knivesNot convenient for pocket carry due to fixed blade design
Variation in blade steel reportedFinger grooves may be sharp initially but soften with use
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