Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Crooked River vs Microtech Ultratech S/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini 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 Mini Crooked River stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$325Cheapest
US$327.47Most expensive
Weight
93.32 g (3.29 oz)Lightest
102 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
200.61 mm (7.90 in)Shortest
214 mm (8.43 in)Longest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.79 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
Böhler M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
Dymondwood stabilized wood with aluminum bolsters
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Satin
Stonewashed (blade) / machined aluminum (handle)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
OTF automatic (double-action)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Automatic thumb slider/firing button
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Reversible deep-carry titanium pocket clip with ceramic detent ball
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHuntingOutdoor use
Everyday carryTactical useMilitary, LEO, first responders
Not best for
Heavy-Duty & Abusive WorkDeep Concealment
Unknown
Common praise
High edge retentionAmbidextrous AXIS lockComfortable stabilized wood handleElegant designLightweight and easy to carry
Smooth and reliable deploymentPremium blade steel with excellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceErgonomic and lightweight aluminum handleUSA-made craftsmanship
Common complaints
Some reports of blade not as sharp as expectedMinor rust spots reported in rare cases
Some users report initial difficulty applying thumb pressure to trigger opening or closing
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