Comparison Console
Benchmade PSK vs Microtech Scarab II Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade PSK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade PSK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade PSK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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$400Cheapest
US$547Most expensive
Weight
150.95 g (5.32 oz)Lightest
168 g (5.93 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
100 mm (3.94 in)Longest
Overall length
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
246 mm (9.69 in)Longest
Closed length
126 mm (4.96 in)Shortest
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 or Carbon Fiber with G-10 bolsters
Aluminum
Finish
Cerakote coating
Stonewash; Custom Cerakote with Hamon-style pattern for some variants
Lock type
AXIS Assist
Gen III Dual-Fuel Drive System
Opening method
Spring-assisted opening with thumb-studs
Double-action Out-The-Front (OTF) automatic
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up, left or right hand
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip; Titanium deep carry clip for custom version
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarrySurvivalBushcraftOutdoor UseCamping
Tactical UseEveryday CarryMilitary And Law Enforcement
Not best for
Heavy Chopping Or Log SplittingVery Small Hand Use
Unknown
Common praise
Strong, Corrosion Resistant Magnacut Steel Blade With Excellent Edge RetentionRobust Axis Assist Locking Mechanism With Spring Assisted OpeningFull Steel Liners And G 10 Or Carbon Fiber Handle Scales Provide Strength And GripIncludes Ferro Rod Striking Choil For Fire StartingLifetime Warranty And Lifesharp Maintenance Service
Exceptional Edge Retention And Corrosion Resistance Of M390mk SteelSmooth And Reliable Dual Action Otf MechanismDurable And Lightweight Aluminum HandleStonewash And Cerakote Finishes For Durability And AestheticsWell Suited For Tactical, Utility, And Collecting Purposes
Common complaints
Two Hand Closure May Be Inconvenient For Some UsersBlade Thickness And Assisted Mechanism May Not Excel In Hard Use Tasks Like Log SplittingSize And Weight May Be Too Large For Small Hands
No Specific Common Complaints Found In Source Texts
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