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Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 vs Benchmade Necron
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Necron stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% 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 Necron stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 26% 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)Heaviest
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.7 mm (3.57 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Overall length
210.6 mm (8.29 in)Shortest
247 mm (9.72 in)Longest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
140.1 mm (5.52 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)
3.15 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Odin Heim patterned Damasteel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Jade G-10
Finish
Carbon Fiber
Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Balisong opening (butterfly knife)
Clip type
Reversible tip-up deep-carry pocket clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
CollectorsWeekend carry
FlippingEDC enthusiastsPrecision cutting tasks
Not best for
Everyday carry due to large size
Latchless users that require latchHeavy cutting tasks
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
Lightweight and balanced designHigh-quality CPM S30V blade with excellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceDurable and grippy Jade G-10 handlesAdjustable tungsten weights for customized flippingInterchangeable backspacers and handle extensions for balance customizationStonewashed blade finish for durable and attractive wear resistance
Common complaints
Too large for daily carry
Lack of latch may be unfavorable for some usersPrice is premium for a balisong knifeNo bushing pivots, uses washers instead, which some advanced users prefer against
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