Microtech Feather stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade 960 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Benchmade 960 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Microtech Feather stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Microtech Feather stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Benchmade 960 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Microtech Feather stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Benchmade 960 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Microtech Feather stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Benchmade 960 stands out as the longest option for overall 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.
Red anodized aluminum handles, polished stainless steel clip, anodized blue titanium back spacer
Apocalyptic Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Thumb stud, flick of the wrist
Unknown
Clip type
Reversible stainless steel tip-up
Kydex sheath with belt clip
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC (every Day Carry)▣Collectors
▣Tactical Use▣EDC▣Professional Use▣Collectors
Not best for
!Heavy Hard Use Due To Slick Handles, Lack Of Jimping
Unknown
Common praise
✓Smooth And Reliable Axis Lock Mechanism✓Attractive Red Anodized Aluminum Handle With Black G10 Inlay✓Lightweight At About 2.26 Oz✓Good Quality D2 Tool Steel Blade
✓Exceptional Edge Retention✓Lightweight And Easy To Carry✓Ergonomic Grip✓Flawless Fit And Finish
Common complaints
⚠Handle Can Be Slick And Lacks Texture For Grip⚠Blade Sharpening Is More Challenging Due To D2 Steel
⚠Cutting Edge Length Could Be Longer⚠Lack Of A Small Finger Guard To Prevent Slipping