Comparison Console
Benchmade AFCK vs Kershaw Proximal
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Proximal stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Proximal stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Proximal 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 Proximal stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Proximal stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 22% 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$120
US$120
Weight
119.7 g (4.22 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
80 mm (3.15 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
192 mm (7.56 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
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M2 tool steel
D2
Handle material
G-10 handle scales with stainless steel liner
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black finish on blade, stonewashed pivot screws
Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
DuraLock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Manual with thumb stud, KVT ball bearings
Clip type
Steel pocket clip (tip down)
Reversible deep-carry (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utilitySelf defenseCollectors
Everyday carryWork
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
Comfortable contoured handleDurable D2 steel blade with good edge retentionSmooth opening with DuraLock mechanismReversible deep-carry pocketclip
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
Unknown
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