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Benchmade AFCK vs Spyderco Persistence
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Persistence stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Persistence stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 300% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 46% 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$30Cheapest
Weight
119.7 g (4.22 oz)Heaviest
94 g (3.32 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
174 mm (6.85 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M2 tool steel
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G-10 handle scales with stainless steel liner
FRN or G-10
Finish
Black finish on blade, stonewashed pivot screws
PlainEdge or Black Oxide coated variants
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Spyderco round hole
Clip type
Steel pocket clip (tip down)
Four-position pocket clip (tip-up/tip-down, left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utilitySelf defenseCollectors
Everyday carryEDCCampingHuntingUtilityTactical use
Not best for
Left hand users (clip and lock are right hand oriented)
Heavy batoning or intensive wood chopping
Common praise
Very sharp blade edgeComfortable, ergonomic handleReliable liner lockDurable constructionGood for utility and self defense
Secure grip with textured handleSmooth deployment with round holeSolid liner lock and ambidextrous clipGood edge retention for priceLightweight and compact
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
G-10 handle can feel rough or less comfortable for long tasks8Cr13MoV steel requires maintenance in corrosive environmentsNot ideal for heavy-duty batoning or wood choppingSerrated edges can be harder to sharpen