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Benchmade PSK vs Microtech Scarab II S/E

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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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 28% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Benchmade PSK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Benchmade PSK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Benchmade PSK stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Benchmade PSK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Microtech Scarab II S/E 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.

Benchmade PSK — Blade length: 88 mm (3.46 in)Benchmade PSK — Overall length: 213 mm (8.39 in)Benchmade PSK — Closed length: 126 mm (4.96 in)Benchmade PSK — Blade thickness: 3 mm (0.12 in)Benchmade PSK — Weight: 150.95 g (5.32 oz)Benchmade PSK — Retail price: US$400Microtech Scarab II S/E — Blade length: 100.3 mm (3.95 in)Microtech Scarab II S/E — Overall length: 246.4 mm (9.70 in)Microtech Scarab II S/E — Closed length: 146.1 mm (5.75 in)Microtech Scarab II S/E — Blade thickness: 4.22 mm (0.17 in)Microtech Scarab II S/E — Weight: 167.7 g (5.92 oz)Microtech Scarab II S/E — Retail price: US$554Blade lengthOverall lengthClosed lengthBlade thicknessWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$400Cheapest
US$554Most expensive
Weight
150.95 g (5.32 oz)Lightest
167.7 g (5.92 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
Overall length
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
246.4 mm (9.70 in)Longest
Closed length
126 mm (4.96 in)Shortest
146.1 mm (5.75 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4.22 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
M390MK
Handle material
G-10 or Carbon Fiber with G-10 bolsters
Aluminum
Finish
Cerakote coating
Stonewash (blade)
Lock type
AXIS Assist
Out The Front
Opening method
Spring-assisted opening with thumb-studs
Double Action OTF Automatic
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up, left or right hand
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Survival▣Bushcraft▣Outdoor Use▣Camping
▣Tactical Use▣Military▣Law Enforcement▣Government Operatives▣Everyday Carry
Not best for
!Heavy Chopping Or Log Splitting!Very Small Hand Use
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Common praise
✓Strong, Corrosion Resistant Magnacut Steel Blade With Excellent Edge Retention✓Robust Axis Assist Locking Mechanism With Spring Assisted Opening✓Full Steel Liners And G 10 Or Carbon Fiber Handle Scales Provide Strength And Grip✓Includes Ferro Rod Striking Choil For Fire Starting✓Lifetime Warranty And Lifesharp Maintenance Service
✓Smooth And Easy Opening And Closing✓High Reliability With New Otf Drive System✓Superior Edge Retention And Corrosion Resistance From M390mk Steel✓Ergonomic Handle With Grip Inserts✓Durability Under Rigorous Use
Common complaints
⚠Two Hand Closure May Be Inconvenient For Some Users⚠Blade Thickness And Assisted Mechanism May Not Excel In Hard Use Tasks Like Log Splitting⚠Size And Weight May Be Too Large For Small Hands
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