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Benchmade AFCK vs Benchmade Redoubt
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Redoubt 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 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% 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$200Most expensive
Weight
119.7 g (4.22 oz)Heaviest
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
90 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
120 mm (4.72 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-D2
Handle material
G-10 handle scales with stainless steel liner
Black Grivory
Finish
Black finish on blade, stonewashed pivot screws
Black Cerakote
Lock type
Liner Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Unknown
Clip type
Steel pocket clip (tip down)
Reversible deep-carry clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC UtilitySelf DefenseCollectors
Tactical UseEveryday CarryOutdoor JobsLaw EnforcementCampingHiking
Not best for
Left Hand Users (clip And Lock Are Right Hand Oriented)
Users Wanting A Small, Lightweight Knife
Common praise
Very Sharp Blade EdgeComfortable, Ergonomic HandleReliable Liner LockDurable ConstructionGood For Utility And Self Defense
Durable Grivory Handle With Good GripSharp, Corrosion Resistant CPM D2 BladeReliable Axis Locking MechanismFree Lifetime Sharpening And Maintenance Service
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
Higher Price Point Than Some AlternativesBlack Cerakote Finish May Show Scratches Over TimeHandle Material Less Premium Compared To Metal Options
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