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Benchmade AFCK vs CIVIVI Voltaic
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Voltaic stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Voltaic stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Voltaic stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Voltaic stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Voltaic stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Voltaic 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.
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$89.7Cheapest
Weight
119.7 g (4.22 oz)Heaviest
118.2 g (4.17 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
88.5 mm (3.48 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
203.5 mm (8.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
115 mm (4.53 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
Stainless Steel with Wood Inlay
Finish
Black finish on blade, stonewashed pivot screws
Black Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Nested Frame Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Flipper Tab
Clip type
Steel pocket clip (tip down)
Tip-Up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
EDC UtilitySelf DefenseCollectors
Everyday CarryEDCOffice UseGeneral Slicing Tasks
Not best for
Left Hand Users (clip And Lock Are Right Hand Oriented)
Heavy Outdoor AdventuresPremium Boutique Steel Enthusiasts
Common praise
Very Sharp Blade EdgeComfortable, Ergonomic HandleReliable Liner LockDurable ConstructionGood For Utility And Self Defense
Smooth Flipper Action Aided By Ceramic Ball BearingsExcellent Attention To DetailDurable, Corrosion Resistant Sandvik 14c28n SteelGood Value For Price Under $100Reversible Deep Carry Tip Up 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
Not Considered Premium Steel By EnthusiastsNot Suited For Very Heavy Duty Outdoor Tasks
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