Comparison Console
Benchmade AFCK vs Benchmade Onslaught
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade AFCK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade AFCK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$185Most expensive
Weight
119.7 g (4.22 oz)Lightest
197.62 g (6.97 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
108.5 mm (4.27 in)Longest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Shortest
244.75 mm (9.64 in)Longest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Shortest
139.06 mm (5.47 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M2 tool steel
154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 handle scales with stainless steel liner
G10 over stainless steel liners
Finish
Black finish on blade, stonewashed pivot screws
Stonewashed or black coated blade
Lock type
Liner Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb hole opener
Clip type
Steel pocket clip (tip down)
Tip-up black steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utilitySelf defenseCollectors
Tactical useCollectorsHeavy use folding knife
Not best for
Left hand users (clip and lock are right hand oriented)
Everyday carry for some due to sizeHard use demanding thicker blade
Common praise
Very sharp blade edgeComfortable, ergonomic handleReliable liner lockDurable constructionGood for utility and self defense
Smooth AXIS locking mechanismExcellent build qualityElegant designEffective thumb hole deployment
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 is relatively thin and delicate, not ideal for hard useHandle lacks jimping, may reduce grip for some usersLarge size may be impractical for everyday carry