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Benchmade AFCK vs Spyderco Atlantic Salt
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade AFCK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt 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.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$125.95Most expensive
Weight
119.7 g (4.22 oz)Heaviest
73.7 g (2.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
94 mm (3.70 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
210 mm (8.27 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 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M2 tool steel
H-1 (some versions), LC200N (some versions)
Handle material
G-10 handle scales with stainless steel liner
FRN
Finish
Black finish on blade, stonewashed pivot screws
Hollow-ground serrated or plain edge (SpyderEdge), Tumbled finish (LC200N version)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Lockback
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Steel pocket clip (tip down)
Reversible, tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utilitySelf defenseCollectors
Marine and saltwater environmentsRescue work and emergency cuttingOutdoor and EDC use
Not best for
Left hand users (clip and lock are right hand oriented)
Heavy chopping or prying tasksTasks requiring pointed blade tip
Common praise
Very sharp blade edgeComfortable, ergonomic handleReliable liner lockDurable constructionGood for utility and self defense
Highly corrosion-resistant blade steel for saltwater useErgonomic FRN handle with volcano grip textureAmbidextrous reversible pocket clipEffective cutting performance with hollow-ground serrated or plain edge blades
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
Some versions heavier than comparable knivesLimited tip for piercing tasks due to sheepfoot blade shape