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Benchmade AFCK vs Spyderco Phoenix
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade AFCK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 158% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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$310Most expensive
Weight
119.7 g (4.22 oz)Heaviest
116.23 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
184.15 mm (7.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
116.06 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
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 handle scales with stainless steel liner
Titanium with White (Cream) Micarta overlays
Finish
Black finish on blade, stonewashed pivot screws
Satin finish
Lock type
Liner Lock
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Steel pocket clip (tip down)
Tip up steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utilitySelf defenseCollectors
EDCCollectorsUsers seeking high-tech materials and designUsers wanting a lightweight, sleek folding knife
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
High-quality VG-10 blade steelSmooth ball bearing lockPremium titanium and micarta handle materialsLightweight and ergonomic designAmbidextrous thumb hole for easy opening
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
Discontinued, availability limitedPremium price