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Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC vs Microtech Ultratech T/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 17% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech T/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 Ultratech T/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 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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 Ultratech T/E stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 6% 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$437Cheapest
Weight
85.4 g (3.01 oz)Lightest
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Shortest
90.2 mm (3.55 in)Longest
Overall length
205.2 mm (8.08 in)Shortest
217 mm (8.54 in)Longest
Closed length
117.6 mm (4.63 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.84 mm (0.11 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
M390MK steel (DLC coated)
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
6161-T6 aluminum
Finish
Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coated blade
DLC coating on blade
Lock type
Slide lock
Unknown
Opening method
Thumb slide, out-the-front (OTF) automatic
Out the Front (OTF) automatic deployment with Dual-fuel Drive Train
Clip type
Black oxide reversible deep carry stainless steel tip-down pocket clip
Strong aluminum pocket clip with ceramic ball
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor tasksFirst responders
Everyday carryHeavy duty useTactical professionalsLaw enforcementEmergency use with glass breaker
Not best for
Wet environments due to slightly slippery handle
Users desiring single edged blade for thumb control
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
Extremely rugged construction and designZero Blade Play mechanism nearly eliminates blade movementIntegrated glass breaker on handleHigh quality materials and engineeringStrong pocket clip with smooth deploymentDurable DLC coating on blade
Common complaints
Handle can be slippery when wet
Double edged blade limits thumb pressure control during cutting
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