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Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC vs Microtech Ultratech Hellhound
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 14% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% 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 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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$470Most expensive
Weight
85.4 g (3.01 oz)Lightest
99.23 g (3.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Longest
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
Overall length
205.2 mm (8.08 in)Shortest
212 mm (8.35 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)Thinnest
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
M390 stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coated blade
Stonewashed, cerakote (OD Green), DLC coating (in some variants)
Lock type
Slide lock
Out the front blade lock
Opening method
Thumb slide, out-the-front (OTF) automatic
Thumb slide (double action)
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 carryTactical 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
High reliability and durabilityQuick and smooth double-action deploymentScalpel sharp M390 steel bladeErgonomic and lightweight aluminum handleVersatile tanto blade design
Common complaints
Handle can be slippery when wet
High price pointLimited availability due to popularity
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