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Benchmade AFCK vs Kershaw Appa
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Appa stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Appa stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Appa stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 264% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 110% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 46% 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$33Cheapest
Weight
119.7 g (4.22 oz)Heaviest
57 g (2.01 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
165 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M2 tool steel
Stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 handle scales with stainless steel liner
Glass-filled nylon
Finish
Black finish on blade, stonewashed pivot screws
Black-oxide coated blade
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Assisted opening (SpeedSafe)
Clip type
Steel pocket clip (tip down)
Reversible pocketclip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utilitySelf defenseCollectors
Everyday carryLightweight tactical useEDC tasks like opening packages, cutting rope
Not best for
Left hand users (clip and lock are right hand oriented)
Heavy batoningPryingHeavy-duty tasks
Common praise
Very sharp blade edgeComfortable, ergonomic handleReliable liner lockDurable constructionGood for utility and self defense
Lightweight and nimbleGood edge retention for priceSecure liner lockComfortable textured handleAffordable tactical design
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 material feels plasticky to some usersNot suitable for heavy prying or batoningBlade thickness not specified
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