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Benchmade AFCK vs CIVIVI Trailblazer

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

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CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Benchmade AFCK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Benchmade AFCK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 35% 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 Trailblazer — Blade length: 75.4 mm (2.97 in)CIVIVI Trailblazer — Overall length: 174 mm (6.85 in)CIVIVI Trailblazer — Closed length: 98.6 mm (3.88 in)CIVIVI Trailblazer — Blade thickness: 3 mm (0.12 in)CIVIVI Trailblazer — Weight: 90.5 g (3.19 oz)CIVIVI Trailblazer — Retail price: US$88Blade lengthOverall lengthClosed lengthBlade thicknessWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$120Most expensive
US$88Cheapest
Weight
119.7 g (4.22 oz)Heaviest
90.5 g (3.19 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
75.4 mm (2.97 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
174 mm (6.85 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
98.6 mm (3.88 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M2 tool steel
14C28N
Handle material
G-10 handle scales with stainless steel liner
G10 onlay on stainless steel
Finish
Black finish on blade, stonewashed pivot screws
Gray stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Slip Joint
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Steel pocket clip (tip down)
Tip-Up, Left/Right
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utilitySelf defenseCollectors
EDCEveryday tasksLeft-handed 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
Lightweight yet strong bladeGood quality 14C28N steelReversible clip for leftiesStonewashed finish hides wear wellClassic slip joint design with modern materials
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
Opening requires some effort due to slip joint tension

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