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Benchmade AFCK vs CIVIVI Crit
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Crit stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Crit stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Crit stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Crit stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Crit stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Crit stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 26% 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$120Most expensive
US$87Cheapest
Weight
119.7 g (4.22 oz)Heaviest
97.5 g (3.44 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
80.8 mm (3.18 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Shortest
265 mm (10.43 in)Longest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M2 tool steel
Nitro-V
Handle material
G-10 handle scales with stainless steel liner
Micarta
Finish
Black finish on blade, stonewashed pivot screws
Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Front flipper
Clip type
Steel pocket clip (tip down)
Tip-up/Down,L/R stainless steel wire 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
Smooth deployment with caged ceramic ball bearing pivotsInnovative dual front flipper design for knife and multitoolGood edge retention and corrosion resistance of Nitro-V steelSolid liner lock mechanism without blade playMulti-tool functionality with several drivers, strap cutter, and bottle openerDeep carry adjustable pocket clip
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 model, limited availability
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