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Benchmade AFCK vs Spyderco Urban
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Urban stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Urban stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Urban stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Urban stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 110% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Urban stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Urban stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 55% 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$105Cheapest
Weight
119.7 g (4.22 oz)Heaviest
57 g (2.01 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
66 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
154 mm (6.06 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M2 tool steel
Bohler M398 / N690Co (sources differ)
Handle material
G-10 handle scales with stainless steel liner
FRN
Finish
Black finish on blade, stonewashed pivot screws
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Slipjoint (non-locking)
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Steel pocket clip (tip down)
Wire clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utilitySelf defenseCollectors
Everyday carry in legal restrictive areasLightweight EDC useFine cutting tasks
Not best for
Left hand users (clip and lock are right hand oriented)
Heavy-duty cutting requiring blade lockHard work that risks blade closureCutting very tough materials
Common praise
Very sharp blade edgeComfortable, ergonomic handleReliable liner lockDurable constructionGood for utility and self defense
Lightweight and compact designExcellent blade steel with good edge retentionComfortable and secure grip with finger choilDiscreet and socially-friendly non-locking slipjoint mechanismPositive and distinct opening and closing clicks
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
Not suitable for hard or heavy-duty cutting tasks due to slipjoint designBlade steel may require care to prevent rust (especially K390 variant)Limited blade length may restrict some uses