Comparison Console
Benchmade AFCK vs Spyderco Domino
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Domino stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Domino stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Domino stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Domino stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Domino stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 21% 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
Unknown
Weight
119.7 g (4.22 oz)Heaviest
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
195 mm (7.68 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
116 mm (4.57 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M2 tool steel
CTS-XHP
Handle material
G-10 handle scales with stainless steel liner
Carbon fiber, titanium
Finish
Black finish on blade, stonewashed pivot screws
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame-lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Flipper, thumb hole
Clip type
Steel pocket clip (tip down)
Tip-up and tip-down (left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utilitySelf defenseCollectors
Everyday carry (EDC)Detailed cutting tasksGeneral utility
Not best for
Left hand users (clip and lock are right hand oriented)
Extreme edge retention tasksCarving delicate objects
Common praise
Very sharp blade edgeComfortable, ergonomic handleReliable liner lockDurable constructionGood for utility and self defense
Stellar fit and finishExcellent flipping actionGood blade steel balance of edge retention and sharpenabilitySolid ergonomicsVersatile pocket clip
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
Handle scale material (carbon fiber veneer) considered unattractive by someHandle could be improved by a full titanium build