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Benchmade AFCK vs Spyderco Shaman
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 19% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade AFCK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% 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$240Most expensive
Weight
119.7 g (4.22 oz)Lightest
147.4 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
119 mm (4.69 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M2 tool steel
CTS BD1N or CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
G-10 handle scales with stainless steel liner
FRN or G-10
Finish
Black finish on blade, stonewashed pivot screws
DLC coating or Plain finish
Lock type
Liner Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Steel pocket clip (tip down)
Four-position Reversible Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utilitySelf defenseCollectors
Everyday carryCampingOutdoor fieldworkTactical use
Not best for
Left hand users (clip and lock are right hand oriented)
Heavy-duty prying
Common praise
Very sharp blade edgeComfortable, ergonomic handleReliable liner lockDurable constructionGood for utility and self defense
Lightweight yet strong designVersatile carry options with four-position clipSuperior edge retention especially with MagnaCut steelGood grip texture on handle materialsReliable and safe Compression Lock mechanism
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 models heavier than othersNot suitable for prying tasksLimited blade length for some heavy users