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Benchmade Seven Ten vs Microtech Dirac Delta
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$429Cheapest
Weight
146 g (5.15 oz)Heaviest
125 g (4.41 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Overall length
228 mm (8.98 in)Shortest
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
143 mm (5.63 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)
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Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V or CPM MagnaCut or Fafnir-pattern Damascus
M390 stainless steel
Handle material
Anodized aluminum or Titanium
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Matte/FDE PVD
Stonewash (blade) or apocalyptic or black tactical coating (varies by model)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Double action OTF
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Top-mounted thumb slide
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Reversible Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (everyday carry)Camping
Everyday carryTactical useSurvival
Not best for
Office EnvironmentsPrecision Whittling/WoodworkingDemanding Prying Tasks
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Common praise
High-quality blade steels with strong edge retentionRobust and refined axis lock mechanismPremium anodized aluminum handle for good grip and durabilityGood size and weight for EDC use
Exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance with M390 steelSmooth and ergonomic top-mounted thumb slide openingDurable and lightweight 6061-T6 aluminum handleVersatile ambidextrous use and integrated glass breaker
Common complaints
Price is on the high sideLimited edition models can be very expensive
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