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Benchmade AFCK vs Benchmade Presidio Ultra

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

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Benchmade AFCK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade AFCK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Benchmade AFCK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Benchmade Presidio Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Benchmade AFCK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Benchmade Presidio Ultra stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Benchmade Presidio Ultra stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

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

Longest

Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% 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 AFCK — Blade length: 102 mm (4.02 in)Benchmade AFCK — Overall length: 235 mm (9.25 in)Benchmade AFCK — Closed length: 135 mm (5.31 in)Benchmade AFCK — Blade thickness: 3.175 mm (0.13 in)Benchmade AFCK — Weight: 119.7 g (4.22 oz)Benchmade AFCK — Retail price: US$120Benchmade Presidio Ultra — Blade length: 88 mm (3.46 in)Benchmade Presidio Ultra — Overall length: 210 mm (8.27 in)Benchmade Presidio Ultra — Closed length: 124 mm (4.88 in)Benchmade Presidio Ultra — Blade thickness: 3.2 mm (0.13 in)Benchmade Presidio Ultra — Weight: 136 g (4.80 oz)Benchmade Presidio Ultra — Retail price: US$191.25Blade lengthOverall lengthClosed lengthBlade thicknessWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$120Cheapest
US$191.25Most expensive
Weight
119.7 g (4.22 oz)Lightest
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
124 mm (4.88 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M2 tool steel
440C Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 handle scales with stainless steel liner
Noryl GTX (textured molded polymer)
Finish
Black finish on blade, stonewashed pivot screws
Black coated blade
Lock type
Liner Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Automatic (pull release)
Clip type
Steel pocket clip (tip down)
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utilitySelf defenseCollectors
Tactical useEveryday carryRight or left hand use
Not best for
!Left hand users (clip and lock are right hand oriented)
Unknown
Common praise
Very sharp blade edgeComfortable, ergonomic handleReliable liner lockDurable constructionGood for utility and self defense
Strong and reliable AXIS lockAmbidextrous features including reversible clip and automatic openingComfortable textured gripGood blade steel with decent hardnessLightweight and balanced
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
Discontinued so availability is limitedPricey compared to some alternatives