Comparison Console
Benchmade AFCK vs Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade AFCK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 34% 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$159.95Most expensive
Weight
119.7 g (4.22 oz)Heaviest
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M2 tool steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
G-10 handle scales with stainless steel liner
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Black finish on blade, stonewashed pivot screws
Satin finish
Lock type
Liner Lock
Ball joint slipjoint (non-locking)
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Steel pocket clip (tip down)
Tip-up pocket clip, reversible/ambidextrous
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utilitySelf defenseCollectors
Everyday carry in regions with restrictive carry lawsTactical usePrecision cutting
Not best for
Left hand users (clip and lock are right hand oriented)
Heavy-duty chopping tasksFixed blade knife uses
Common praise
Very sharp blade edgeComfortable, ergonomic handleReliable liner lockDurable constructionGood for utility and self defense
High-quality CPM-S30V steel bladeInnovative ball joint slipjoint lock system with half-stopLightweight carbon fiber handleLegal carry blade length under 3 inchesErgonomic finger choil enhances safety and grip
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
Non-locking slipjoint may not suit users desiring locking mechanismLack of sheath or pouch included