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Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC vs Microtech Vector Auto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% 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$489.95Most expensive
Weight
85.4 g (3.01 oz)Heaviest
79.38 g (2.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Overall length
205.2 mm (8.08 in)Longest
181 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
117.6 mm (4.63 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.84 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.66 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Anodized Aluminum with Kraton or rubber grip inserts
Finish
Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coated blade
Satin or Black finish
Lock type
Slide lock
Plunge lock
Opening method
Thumb slide, out-the-front (OTF) automatic
Push button automatic
Clip type
Black oxide reversible deep carry stainless steel tip-down pocket clip
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor tasksFirst responders
TacticalEDCCollectors
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
Fast and strong automatic openingHigh-quality CNC manufacturingGood ergonomics and gripCollectible vintage design
Common complaints
Handle can be slippery when wet
Discontinued and harder to findPrice varies and can be high
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