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Benchmade Auto Presidio II vs Kershaw Lucha
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Lucha stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 24% 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$164.95Cheapest
Weight
179.2 g (6.32 oz)Heaviest
167.2 g (5.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
94.5 mm (3.72 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Overall length
221.5 mm (8.72 in)Shortest
260.35 mm (10.25 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
143.51 mm (5.65 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.149 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
Handle material
Black anodized 6061-T6 billet aluminum
Stainless steel
Finish
Coated black blade
Stonewash
Lock type
AXIS® lock
Latch lock
Opening method
Automatic-opening
Manual
Clip type
Deep-carry clip reversible tip-up
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryDurability and reliabilityOne-handed automatic opening
FlippingEDCWorkTactical use
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 and effortless flipping actionHigh-quality USA-made constructionExcellent corrosion resistance and edge retentionErgonomic handle design for comfortable grip and control
Common complaints
Price point higher than some comparable knivesNot ideal for those preferring manual opening mechanisms
Not shipped via USPS due to federal lawsMay be too large/heavy for pocket carry for some users
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