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Benchmade Seven Ten vs Microtech Scarab II Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$547Most expensive
Weight
146 g (5.15 oz)Lightest
168 g (5.93 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
100 mm (3.94 in)Shortest
Overall length
228 mm (8.98 in)Shortest
246 mm (9.69 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V or CPM MagnaCut or Fafnir-pattern Damascus
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
Anodized aluminum or Titanium
Aluminum
Finish
Matte/FDE PVD
Stonewash; Custom Cerakote with Hamon-style pattern for some variants
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Gen III Dual-Fuel Drive System
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Double-action Out-The-Front (OTF) automatic
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip; Titanium deep carry clip for custom version
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (everyday carry)Camping
Tactical useEveryday carryMilitary and law enforcement
Not best for
Office EnvironmentsPrecision Whittling/WoodworkingDemanding Prying Tasks
Unknown
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 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
Price is on the high sideLimited edition models can be very expensive
No specific common complaints found in source texts
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