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Benchmade AFCK vs Spyderco Nirvana
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. Spyderco Nirvana stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Nirvana stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 36% 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 Nirvana stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Nirvana stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Nirvana stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$120Most expensive
US$88Cheapest
Weight
119.7 g (4.22 oz)Lightest
136.1 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
221 mm (8.70 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
126 mm (4.96 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M2 tool steel
CPM S90V stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 handle scales with stainless steel liner
Titanium
Finish
Black finish on blade, stonewashed pivot screws
Satin / Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.)
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Steel pocket clip (tip down)
Removable steel pocket clip, tip-down, right hand
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utilitySelf defenseCollectors
Everyday carryCollectorsKnife enthusiasts
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
Beautifully madeSmooth actionGood lockupExcellent materialsErgonomic and durable handle design
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
Lock stick when new, easily fixed