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Benchmade AFCK vs CIVIVI Relic
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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CIVIVI Relic stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Relic stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Relic stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Relic stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Relic stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Relic stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 25% 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$105Cheapest
Weight
119.7 g (4.22 oz)Heaviest
107 g (3.77 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
88.4 mm (3.48 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
188 mm (7.40 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M2 tool steel
Damascus steel (industrial Damascus, corrosion resistant, comparable to 440C)
Handle material
G-10 handle scales with stainless steel liner
Green Micarta
Finish
Black finish on blade, stonewashed pivot screws
Blued
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Flipper
Clip type
Steel pocket clip (tip down)
Reversible tip-up stainless steel clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utilitySelf defenseCollectors
Everyday carry (EDC)Medium-sized cutting tasksUsers seeking Damascus steel aesthetic with functional performance
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
High quality manufacturing comparable to European or American productsQuick and smooth opening with a flipper and caged ceramic ball bearing pivotAttractive industrial Damascus blade with good corrosion resistanceComfortable and grippy Micarta handle with vintage aestheticReasonably priced with a lifetime manufacturer's warranty
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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