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Benchmade AFCK vs Kershaw Knockout
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Knockout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade AFCK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout 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.
Kershaw Knockout 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$120Cheapest
US$125Most expensive
Weight
119.7 g (4.22 oz)Heaviest
96.4 g (3.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
200 mm (7.87 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
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 stainless steel sub-frame
Finish
Black finish on blade, stonewashed pivot screws
Stonewash and DLC coating (varies by model)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Sub-frame lock (frame lock variant)
Opening method
Thumb Hole
SpeedSafe assisted opening with thumb studs and flipper
Clip type
Steel pocket clip (tip down)
Four-way reversible deep-carry pocket clip (tip-up, left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utilitySelf defenseCollectors
Everyday carryTactical useLaw enforcementFirst respondersOutdoor use
Not best for
Left hand users (clip and lock are right hand oriented)
Heavy wood carvingHard chopping tasks
Common praise
Very sharp blade edgeComfortable, ergonomic handleReliable liner lockDurable constructionGood for utility and self defense
Lightweight for its sizeStrong and secure sub-frame lockFast and reliable assisted openingGood corrosion resistanceBalanced 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
Blade grind not ideal for hard wood carvingSpeedSafe system can be noisy and harder to closeSome hot-spotting of lockbar on index finger
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