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Benchmade AFCK vs CIVIVI Aquila

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

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CIVIVI Aquila stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Aquila stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

CIVIVI Aquila stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Benchmade AFCK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

CIVIVI Aquila stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Benchmade AFCK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

CIVIVI Aquila stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

CIVIVI Aquila 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$120CIVIVI Aquila — Blade length: 88 mm (3.46 in)CIVIVI Aquila — Overall length: 210 mm (8.27 in)CIVIVI Aquila — Closed length: 123 mm (4.84 in)CIVIVI Aquila — Blade thickness: 3.2 mm (0.13 in)CIVIVI Aquila — Weight: 115.5 g (4.07 oz)CIVIVI Aquila — Retail price: US$80Blade lengthOverall lengthClosed lengthBlade thicknessWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$120Most expensive
US$80Cheapest
Weight
119.7 g (4.22 oz)Heaviest
115.5 g (4.07 oz)Lightest
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
123 mm (4.84 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
Japanese VG-10 stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 handle scales with stainless steel liner
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black finish on blade, stonewashed pivot screws
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Flipper
Clip type
Steel pocket clip (tip down)
Side reversible titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utilitySelf defenseCollectors
Everyday Carry (EDC)
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
Lightweight and solid buildGood edge retention and corrosion resistanceSmooth flipper opening with ceramic ball bearing pivotValue priced quality EDC knife
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
Unknown

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