Comparison Console
Benchmade Auto Stryker vs Benchmade Casbah
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Casbah stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Casbah stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Casbah stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Stryker stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Casbah stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Stryker stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Casbah stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Stryker stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Casbah stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Stryker stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$233.75Most expensive
US$190Cheapest
Weight
119.07 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
97.24 g (3.43 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.44 mm (3.60 in)Longest
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
Overall length
210.8 mm (8.30 in)Longest
198.12 mm (7.80 in)Shortest
Closed length
119.4 mm (4.70 in)Longest
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
CPM S30V stainless steel (58-60 HRC)
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
Blue or black textured Grivory (glass fiber reinforced nylon co-polymer)
Finish
Coated blade steel
Satin finish or black Cerakote ceramic coating
Lock type
Spine slide lock
Push-button with front-mounted slide safety (plunge lock)
Opening method
Push button automatic with integrated safety
Side-opening automatic, push-button activated coil spring
Clip type
Removable steel carry clip, tip-up
Deep carry, reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryAutomatic knife enthusiasts
Everyday carry (EDC)Duty useTactical use
Not best for
Users not allowed to carry automatic knivesUsers preferring manual opening knives
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth and fast blade deploymentSturdy lockup with no blade playLightweight and strong aluminum handle
Lightweight and excellent ergonomicsSuperior edge retention and corrosion resistance of CPM S30V blade steelFast, smooth, and reliable automatic deploymentComfortable, secure grip with textured Grivory handle and jimpingDeep carry reversible tip-up pocket clip for versatile carryMade in the USA with Benchmade's Lifetime Warranty and Lifesharp sharpening
Common complaints
Unknown
Some users find the pocket clip only tip-up carry limitingForce of blade deployment considered moderate by some usersTexturing on the backside of the handle could be improved