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Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC vs Microtech Makora D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E 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$450Most expensive
US$395Cheapest
Weight
85.4 g (3.01 oz)Lightest
94.2 g (3.32 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Longest
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
Overall length
205.2 mm (8.08 in)Shortest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
117.6 mm (4.63 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.84 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
M390 (original Makora), Elmax (Makora II D/E - may vary)
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Aluminum (6061-T6) with M3 composite grip inserts and Carbon Fiber (Makora II D/E)
Finish
Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coated blade
Stonewash
Lock type
Slide lock
Double-action out the front (OTF) automatic
Opening method
Thumb slide, out-the-front (OTF) automatic
Thumb slide
Clip type
Black oxide reversible deep carry stainless steel tip-down pocket clip
Deep-carry pocket clip, tip-down orientation
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor tasksFirst responders
Tactical useEDCUsers wanting double-edged dagger blade
Not best for
Wet environments due to slightly slippery handle
Non-automatic knife preferenceUsers requiring folding or fixed blade knives only
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
Smooth and reliable actionHigh-quality materials and constructionEffective double-edged dagger blade profile
Common complaints
Handle can be slippery when wet
Relatively large size for some usersLimited availability due to being out of stock at retailers
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