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Benchmade AFCK vs Spyderco Civilian
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 12% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade AFCK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 139% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$287.25Most expensive
Weight
119.7 g (4.22 oz)Lightest
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
104 mm (4.09 in)Longest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Shortest
236 mm (9.29 in)Longest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
132 mm (5.20 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M2 tool steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 handle scales with stainless steel liner
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black finish on blade, stonewashed pivot screws
Unknown
Lock type
Liner Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Steel pocket clip (tip down)
Two-position clip (tip-up/tip-down, right side)
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utilitySelf defenseCollectors
Personal protectionUndercover law enforcement use
Not best for
Left hand users (clip and lock are right hand oriented)
General utilityEveryday use
Common praise
Very sharp blade edgeComfortable, ergonomic handleReliable liner lockDurable constructionGood for utility and self defense
Effective cutting performance with fully serrated reverse 'S' bladeErgonomic handle with textured black G-10 scalesHigh-strength back lock mechanismTwo-position clip for versatile carryEstablished and respected design for self-defense
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
Not intended or designed for general utility or everyday useH2 steel version prone to surface rust after marine use