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Benchmade AFCK vs CRKT Bona Fide
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% 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$99Cheapest
Weight
119.7 g (4.22 oz)Heaviest
108 g (3.81 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M2 tool steel
1.4116 stainless steel (also available in D2 or S35VN steel variants)
Handle material
G-10 handle scales with stainless steel liner
Aluminum (OD green) or titanium on LE version
Finish
Black finish on blade, stonewashed pivot screws
Black PVD coating (on 1.4116 steel version)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Manual flipper
Clip type
Steel pocket clip (tip down)
Deep-carry over-the-top pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utilitySelf defenseCollectors
Everyday carry (EDC)Field strip maintenance without tools
Not best for
Left hand users (clip and lock are right hand oriented)
Premium steel enthusiasts at higher price points
Common praise
Very sharp blade edgeComfortable, ergonomic handleReliable liner lockDurable constructionGood for utility and self defense
Easy to disassemble and clean without toolsSolid Ken Onion design with good flipping actionDeep-carry pocket clipComfortable handle shape
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
Steel choice not high-end for the priceLE version handle texture can be abrasive in pocketTitanium handle version is heavier than aluminum
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