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Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC vs Microtech Hera S/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 4% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$450Cheapest
US$454.74Most expensive
Weight
85.4 g (3.01 oz)Lightest
89.03 g (3.14 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
205.2 mm (8.08 in)Longest
190.5 mm (7.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
117.6 mm (4.63 in)Longest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.84 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
Premium Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coated blade
Stonewash
Lock type
Slide lock
Out The Front
Opening method
Thumb slide, out-the-front (OTF) automatic
Thumb Slide
Clip type
Black oxide reversible deep carry stainless steel tip-down pocket clip
Extra-wide pocket clip with ceramic glider ball
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor tasksFirst responders
Everyday CarryTactical
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
Sleek carry and dependable performanceSmooth and consistent dual-action OTF mechanismDurable yet lightweight aluminum handleExcellent control and slicing efficiency with single-edge drop point bladeUnique clip design with ceramic glider ball allows smooth pocket slide
Common complaints
Handle can be slippery when wet
Unknown
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