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Benchmade Presidio Ultra vs Microtech MSI Polymer
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Presidio Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Presidio Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Presidio Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI Polymer stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI Polymer stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio Ultra stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI Polymer stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio Ultra stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI Polymer stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 8% 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$191.25Cheapest
US$212Most expensive
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
98.5 mm (3.88 in)Longest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
227 mm (8.94 in)Longest
Closed length
124 mm (4.88 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
440C Stainless Steel
M390MK
Handle material
Noryl GTX (textured molded polymer)
Polymer
Finish
Black coated blade
Apocalyptic or Stonewash depending on model
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
RAM-LOK Bar Lock
Opening method
Automatic (pull release)
Unknown
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Reversible Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryRight or left hand use
Everyday CarryHeavy-Duty UseUtilityOutdoorEmergency Personnel
Not best for
Delicate or Food Prep TasksUltralight EDC
Unknown
Common praise
Strong and reliable AXIS lockAmbidextrous features including reversible clip and automatic openingComfortable textured gripGood blade steel with decent hardnessLightweight and balanced
Robust and reliable RAM-LOK locking mechanismExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistance of M390MK steelAmbidextrous one-handed operationGood grip and handle texturesPremium USA manufacturing quality
Common complaints
Discontinued so availability is limitedPricey compared to some alternatives
Unknown
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