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Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC vs Microtech Cypher D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/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$450Most expensive
US$438Cheapest
Weight
85.4 g (3.01 oz)Lightest
112 g (3.95 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
205.2 mm (8.08 in)Shortest
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
117.6 mm (4.63 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.84 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coated blade
Stonewash (blue stonewash variant), black (turquoise variant)
Lock type
Slide lock
Slide lock
Opening method
Thumb slide, out-the-front (OTF) automatic
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) thumb slide
Clip type
Black oxide reversible deep carry stainless steel tip-down pocket clip
Tip-down pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor tasksFirst responders
Everyday carryOutdoor useProfessional useCollection
Not best for
Wet environments due to slightly slippery handle
Unknown
Common praise
Fast and smooth blade deploymentExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceLightweight yet durable constructionComfortable and ergonomic handle designDurable black DLC blade finishReliable locking mechanism
Superior edge retentionExceptional hardnessGood corrosion resistanceSmooth and reliable dual-action deploymentLightweight and ergonomic handleDurable blade finish (stonewash or black)
Common complaints
Handle can be slippery when wet
Unknown
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