Comparison Console
Benchmade Anthem vs Benchmade Freek
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 15% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Freek stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Freek stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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$350Cheapest
Weight
103.76 g (3.66 oz)Lightest
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Longest
Overall length
204.7 mm (8.06 in)Shortest
215 mm (8.46 in)Longest
Closed length
115.8 mm (4.56 in)Shortest
124 mm (4.88 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.845 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-20CV
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
Handle material
Single piece billet titanium
Carbon Fiber/G-10
Finish
Stonewashed
Satin or Cerakote
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Manual-opening
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible titanium tip-up clip
Split Arrow
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresCampingHikingEDC
Not best for
Unknown
Beginners (due to hard sharpening steel)
Common praise
Robust and solid constructionExcellent edge retention and sharpnessLightweight and ergonomic designAmbidextrous with dual thumb studs and reversible clip
Durable and strong buildExcellent edge retentionSmooth and secure axis lockAdvanced ergonomics with comfortable handleAmbidextrous use
Common complaints
High retail priceStonewash finish perceived to dull the material luster
Clip may feel undersized or loosen over timeCan be heavy compared to smaller knivesSharpening CPM S90V steel is difficult