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Benchmade Mini Loco vs Microtech Dirac Delta
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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$355Cheapest
US$429Most expensive
Weight
126.68 g (4.47 oz)Heaviest
125 g (4.41 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
143 mm (5.63 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.68 mm (0.14 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
M390 stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed (blade), black (blade finish variant)
Stonewash (blade) or apocalyptic or black tactical coating (varies by model)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Double action OTF
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Top-mounted thumb slide
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip
Reversible Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryBackup knifeTactical use
Everyday carryTactical useSurvival
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Solid and robust build qualityPremium materials such as CPM-S30V steel and G10 handleEasy and ambidextrous one-handed opening via thumb holeReliable AXIS locking mechanismComfortable and secure grip with milled G-10 scalesReversible deep carry clip for convenient pocket carry
Exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance with M390 steelSmooth and ergonomic top-mounted thumb slide openingDurable and lightweight 6061-T6 aluminum handleVersatile ambidextrous use and integrated glass breaker
Common complaints
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