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Benchmade AFCK vs Kershaw Cryo II
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 23% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 23% 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$79Cheapest
Weight
119.7 g (4.22 oz)Lightest
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
197 mm (7.76 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M2 tool steel
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G-10 handle scales with stainless steel liner
Stainless steel
Finish
Black finish on blade, stonewashed pivot screws
Titanium carbo-nitride coating on blade and handle (Gray or BlackWash)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
Thumb Hole
SpeedSafe assisted (flipper or thumbstud)
Clip type
Steel pocket clip (tip down)
4-position deep-carry (right/left; tip-up/down)
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utilitySelf defenseCollectors
Everyday carryWorkTactical use
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
Sturdy and aesthetically pleasing designReliable frame lock with lockbar stabilizerSmooth, fast SpeedSafe assisted openingComfortable handle with secure gripDeep-carry reversible pocket clip for versatile carry
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
Heavier weight compared to some alternatives (~156g)Some users find the factory edge out of the box less than optimalSlick blade coating may be slippery with dirty handsAssisted opening tuning less optimal for thumb stud use
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