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Benchmade Nimravus vs Microtech Tachyon II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 5% 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$250Cheapest
US$295Most expensive
Weight
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
150.3 g (5.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)
114.3 mm (4.50 in)
Overall length
240 mm (9.45 in)Shortest
252.7 mm (9.95 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
139.7 mm (5.50 in)
Blade thickness
2.92 mm (0.11 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Black coated / BK1 coated finish
Stonewash or satin or black finish depending on variant
Lock type
Unknown
Unknown
Opening method
Unknown
Butterfly (balisong)
Clip type
MALICE CLIP4 (MOLLE compatible)
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
TacticalEveryday CarrySurvivalOperational UseMOLLE Attachment Compatibility
Balisong Flipping And TricksCollectorsEDC
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High Build QualityDurable And Reliable After Many Years Of UseGood Blade Steel (154CM) With Sustained SharpnessSecure Grip Via Anodized Aluminum HandleWell Balanced Fixed BladeMOLLE Sheath IncludedPartially Serrated Blade Useful For Rope Cutting
Excellent Fit And FinishIdeal Weight And Balance For Balisong TricksHigh Quality Materials And ConstructionDurable 154CM Stainless Steel BladeEasy Maintenance With Torx Hardware
Common complaints
Some Users Report Issues With Factory Plastic Sheath DurabilityHandle Finish May Show Wear Over YearsManufacturer Customer Service For Sheath Problems Reported As Unresponsive
May Be Hard To Find And ExpensiveDiscontinued Models May Show Signs Of Wear
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