Comparison Console
Benchmade AFCK vs Spyderco Rubicon
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Rubicon 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 Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon 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 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 24% 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
77 mm (3.03 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
189 mm (7.44 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
113 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M2 tool steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
G-10 handle scales with stainless steel liner
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Black finish on blade, stonewashed pivot screws
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Flipper, thumb hole
Clip type
Steel pocket clip (tip down)
Tip-up (right)
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utilitySelf defenseCollectors
Everyday carryLightweight EDCCollector's piece with premium finish
Not best for
Left hand users (clip and lock are right hand oriented)
Heavy-duty utility workTasks requiring larger blade size
Common praise
Very sharp blade edgeComfortable, ergonomic handleReliable liner lockDurable constructionGood for utility and self defense
Beautiful carbon fibre handleGreat flipper actionEase of opening the knife for maintenanceNice blade shapeHigh quality carbon fiber handle finish
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
Some minor issues noted in reviews but outweighed by positives