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Benchmade AFCK vs Kershaw Blur
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Blur stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade AFCK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Blur 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.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 17% 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$128Most expensive
Weight
119.7 g (4.22 oz)Heaviest
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
201 mm (7.91 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M2 tool steel
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 handle scales with stainless steel liner
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with Trac-tec inserts
Finish
Black finish on blade, stonewashed pivot screws
Unknown
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
SpeedSafe assisted opening (thumb stud with torsion bar)
Clip type
Steel pocket clip (tip down)
Adjustable pocket clip (tip up or tip down)
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utilitySelf defenseCollectors
Everyday carry (EDC)Moderate tasksFast one-handed deployment
Not best for
Left hand users (clip and lock are right hand oriented)
Heavy-duty applications due to possible liner lock failure
Common praise
Very sharp blade edgeComfortable, ergonomic handleReliable liner lockDurable constructionGood for utility and self defense
Fast and smooth assisted opening systemExcellent grip and balance even when wetSharp, durable bladeSolid value for performance
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
Liner lock can fail under heavy pressureSmall thumb stud can strain thumb with repeated usePocket clip is very tight and may pull fabric
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