Comparison Console
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 vs Benchmade Infidel
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 6% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$510Cheapest
US$550Most expensive
Weight
134.94 g (4.76 oz)Lightest
143 g (5.04 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.7 mm (3.57 in)Shortest
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
Overall length
210.6 mm (8.29 in)Shortest
230 mm (9.06 in)Longest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Odin Heim patterned Damasteel
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Unknown
BK1 black coating
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Auto Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Clip type
Reversible tip-up deep-carry pocket clip
Deep Carry
Use case profile
Best for
CollectorsWeekend carry
MilitaryLaw enforcementEmergency respondersTactical usePersonal defense
Not best for
Everyday carry due to large size
General casual EDCNovelty collectors who prefer lower prices
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
Solid build and smooth deploymentAmbidextrous operationHigh hardness and edge retention of D2 steelComfortable and ergonomic anodized aluminum handleDistinctive front-facing deployment button for ease of use with gloves
Common complaints
Too large for daily carry
D2 steel is difficult to sharpen and prone to patina without coatingBlade steel considered outdated for the priceHeavy and large size not suitable for all users