Comparison Console
Benchmade Auto Fact vs Benchmade Freek
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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$335Cheapest
US$350Most expensive
Weight
88.17 g (3.11 oz)Lightest
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Shortest
Overall length
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
215 mm (8.46 in)Shortest
Closed length
121.9 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
124 mm (4.88 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.794 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S90V
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum and Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber/G-10
Finish
Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated
Satin or Cerakote
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Push-button automatic
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Deep-carry clip, reversible tip-up
Split Arrow
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defenseEnthusiastsCollectors
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresCampingHikingEDC
Not best for
Unknown
Beginners (due to hard sharpening steel)
Common praise
High edge retention due to premium S90V steelDurable and lightweight handle materialsSleek design combining classic and modern influencesReliable AXIS lock mechanismSmooth push-button automatic opening
Durable and strong buildExcellent edge retentionSmooth and secure axis lockAdvanced ergonomics with comfortable handleAmbidextrous use
Common complaints
Unknown
Clip may feel undersized or loosen over timeCan be heavy compared to smaller knivesSharpening CPM S90V steel is difficult