Comparison Console
Benchmade Anthem vs Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$525Most expensive
US$510Cheapest
Weight
103.76 g (3.66 oz)Lightest
134.94 g (4.76 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
90.7 mm (3.57 in)Longest
Overall length
204.7 mm (8.06 in)Shortest
210.6 mm (8.29 in)Longest
Closed length
115.8 mm (4.56 in)Shortest
119.9 mm (4.72 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.845 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-20CV
Odin Heim patterned Damasteel
Handle material
Single piece billet titanium
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Stonewashed
Unknown
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Manual-opening
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible titanium tip-up clip
Reversible tip-up deep-carry pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry
CollectorsWeekend carry
Not best for
Unknown
Everyday carry due to large size
Common praise
Robust and solid constructionExcellent edge retention and sharpnessLightweight and ergonomic designAmbidextrous with dual thumb studs and reversible clip
High quality milling and finishSmooth action and solid lockup with AXIS lockBeautiful and sharp Damasteel bladeVibrant red and black carbon fiber with anodized red hardware accents
Common complaints
High retail priceStonewash finish perceived to dull the material luster
Too large for daily carry