Comparison Console
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 vs Benchmade Contego
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Contego stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Contego stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 108% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% 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$510Most expensive
US$245Cheapest
Weight
134.94 g (4.76 oz)Lightest
167.83 g (5.92 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.7 mm (3.57 in)Shortest
101.1 mm (3.98 in)Longest
Overall length
210.6 mm (8.29 in)Shortest
235.7 mm (9.28 in)Longest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
134.6 mm (5.30 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Odin Heim patterned Damasteel
CPM M4
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Unknown
Cerakote finish (corrosion resistance), Satin finish (some versions)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible tip-up deep-carry pocket clip
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
CollectorsWeekend carry
Tactical situationsSelf-defenseDurable daily carry
Not best for
Everyday carry due to large size
Very discreet daily use due to size and weight
Common praise
High quality milling and finishSmooth action and solid lockup with AXIS lockBeautiful and sharp Damasteel bladeVibrant red and black carbon fiber with anodized red hardware accents
Strong and durable bladeSmooth and solid AXIS lockAmbidextrous usageGood grip with textured G10 handleFast and easy opening
Common complaints
Too large for daily carry
Relatively large and heavy for pocket carrySome find the handle gimping excessiveThumb studs can be stiffNot the most discreet knife due to size and weight