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Benchmade Narrows vs Microtech Vector Auto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows 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$580Most expensive
US$489.95Cheapest
Weight
68.32 g (2.41 oz)Lightest
79.38 g (2.80 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Overall length
203.7 mm (8.02 in)Longest
181 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
116.3 mm (4.58 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.03 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
3.66 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 Super Premium Stainless Steel (58-61HRC)
154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
6Al-4V Titanium
Anodized Aluminum with Kraton or rubber grip inserts
Finish
Satin blade finish
Satin or Black finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Plunge lock
Opening method
Unknown
Push button automatic
Clip type
Mini Deep Carry, Tip-up
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Lightweight usePocket carry
TacticalEDCCollectors
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and slim titanium handleStrong and sharp M390 steel bladeReliable AXIS lock mechanism
Fast and strong automatic openingHigh-quality CNC manufacturingGood ergonomics and gripCollectible vintage design
Common complaints
Factory edge quality criticized as coarsePivot action can feel rough initiallyHigher price point considered premium
Discontinued and harder to findPrice varies and can be high
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