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Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC vs Microtech Makora Hellhound
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 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora Hellhound stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora Hellhound stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora Hellhound 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$450
US$450
Weight
85.4 g (3.01 oz)Lightest
99.2 g (3.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Longest
84 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
Overall length
205.2 mm (8.08 in)Shortest
214.6 mm (8.45 in)Longest
Closed length
117.6 mm (4.63 in)Shortest
130.175 mm (5.13 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.84 mm (0.11 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
Premium steel (specific type not clearly supported)
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Aircraft aluminum
Finish
Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coated blade
Varies: including DLC, stonewashed, bronze, black coatings, and nickel boron internals for smooth operation
Lock type
Slide lock
Unknown
Opening method
Thumb slide, out-the-front (OTF) automatic
OTF (Out The Front) automatic
Clip type
Black oxide reversible deep carry stainless steel tip-down pocket clip
Reversible Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor tasksFirst responders
Everyday carryHigh performance useReliable and smooth operationTactical use
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
Exceptional smooth automatic actionReliable and high performanceExcellent grip and build qualityMultiple finish options including DLC and stonewashed
Common complaints
Handle can be slippery when wet
Higher price point compared to some alternatives
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