Comparison Console
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 vs Benchmade Freek
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Freek stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Freek stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$350Cheapest
Weight
134.94 g (4.76 oz)Heaviest
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.7 mm (3.57 in)Shortest
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Longest
Overall length
210.6 mm (8.29 in)Shortest
215 mm (8.46 in)Longest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
124 mm (4.88 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Odin Heim patterned Damasteel
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber/G-10
Finish
Unknown
Satin or Cerakote
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
Split Arrow
Use case profile
Best for
CollectorsWeekend carry
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresCampingHikingEDC
Not best for
Everyday carry due to large size
Beginners (due to hard sharpening steel)
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
Durable and strong buildExcellent edge retentionSmooth and secure axis lockAdvanced ergonomics with comfortable handleAmbidextrous use
Common complaints
Too large for daily carry
Clip may feel undersized or loosen over timeCan be heavy compared to smaller knivesSharpening CPM S90V steel is difficult