Comparison Console
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 vs Benchmade Mini Bedlam
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Bedlam 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 AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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)Lightest
139.5 g (4.92 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.7 mm (3.57 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Overall length
210.6 mm (8.29 in)Shortest
219 mm (8.62 in)Longest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Odin Heim patterned Damasteel
CPM S90V
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
G10 or Marbled Carbon Fiber
Finish
Unknown
Stonewashed or Black 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
Reversible split-arrow pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
CollectorsWeekend carry
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useSelf-defenseHard use tasks
Not best for
Everyday carry due to large size
Unknown
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
Unique and distinctive Scimitar blade shapeExcellent grip due to ergonomic handle design with finger grooves and guardUse of premium CPM S90V steel for blade durability and edge retentionSmooth and widely legal AXIS locking mechanismAvailable in multiple handle materials including textured G10 and marbled carbon fiberLightweight for its size, weighing under 5 ounces
Common complaints
Too large for daily carry
Not specified in the sources