Comparison Console
Benchmade Auto Presidio II vs CRKT Seismic
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the lightest option for weight. CRKT Seismic stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Seismic stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the lightest option for weight.
CRKT Seismic stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Seismic stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Seismic stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$209.99Most expensive
US$150Cheapest
Weight
179.2 g (6.32 oz)Lightest
180 g (6.35 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
94.5 mm (3.72 in)Shortest
101 mm (3.98 in)Longest
Overall length
221.5 mm (8.72 in)Shortest
239 mm (9.41 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.149 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
1.4116 stainless steel
Handle material
Black anodized 6061-T6 billet aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Coated black blade
Satin or black powder-coated (variants)
Lock type
AXIS® lock
Deadbolt lock
Opening method
Automatic-opening
Flipper or dual thumb studs with IKBS ball bearing system
Clip type
Deep-carry clip reversible tip-up
Tip-up, reversible for right/left carry
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryDurability and reliabilityOne-handed automatic opening
Everyday carryEDC
Not best for
Non-automatic knife preferences
Unknown
Common praise
Durable and strong constructionLightweight despite sturdy materialsSmooth and reliable automatic AXIS® opening mechanismGood combo edge blade for versatile cutting tasksDeep-carry reversible clip for comfortable carry
Smooth blade deployment via flipper and IKBS ball bearing pivotRock solid Deadbolt locking systemWell balanced and comfortable G10 handlePartially serrated option availableLegal blade length in areas restricting blades longer than 4 inches
Common complaints
Price point higher than some comparable knivesNot ideal for those preferring manual opening mechanisms
Discontinued model no longer widely available
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