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Benchmade AFCK vs Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade AFCK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade AFCK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto 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$120Cheapest
US$138Most expensive
Weight
119.7 g (4.22 oz)Lightest
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M2 tool steel
CPM S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 handle scales with stainless steel liner
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Black finish on blade, stonewashed pivot screws
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Lockback
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Steel pocket clip (tip down)
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC UtilitySelf DefenseCollectors
Everyday CarryStrengthPrecision CuttingPiercing
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
Strong LockupHigh Build QualityComfortable GripLightweight Yet Strong HandleGood Balance Of Portability And PerformanceReliable Locking Systems
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
Handle Can Be SlipperyHandle Thinness Can Cause Soreness On Long Use
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