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Benchmade AFCK vs Benchmade Dejavoo
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade AFCK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK 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$120Cheapest
US$225Most expensive
Weight
119.7 g (4.22 oz)Heaviest
116.28 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
100.33 mm (3.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
231.65 mm (9.12 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
131.32 mm (5.17 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M2 tool steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
G-10 handle scales with stainless steel liner
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black finish on blade, stonewashed pivot screws
Satin (some variants stonewashed)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Steel pocket clip (tip down)
Tip-Down Stainless Steel
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utilitySelf defenseCollectors
Collector's knifeEDC for those desiring an elegant design
Not best for
Left hand users (clip and lock are right hand oriented)
Heavy tactical useHardcore utilityUsers desiring strong blade retention or aggressive grip traction
Common praise
Very sharp blade edgeComfortable, ergonomic handleReliable liner lockDurable constructionGood for utility and self defense
Elegant and classy design by Bob LumLightweight despite its sizeGreat edge retention and corrosion resistance due to CPM S30V steelGood ergonomics with comfortable handle contoursSmooth thumb hole opening mechanism
Common complaints
Handle flex with G-10 scales (addressed in later models or by replacing scales with aluminum)Heavier compared to some other folding knivesRight hand only clip and lock
Blade retention can be weak; blade may fall out if carried looselyTip-down-only pocket clip can be inconvenient for some usersRelatively smooth handle offers less traction for tactical purposesLack of jimping reduces grip securityNot strongest lock for heavy use