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Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 vs Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point 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.

Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 — Blade length: 90.7 mm (3.57 in)Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 — Overall length: 210.6 mm (8.29 in)Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 — Closed length: 119.9 mm (4.72 in)Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 — Blade thickness: 3.15 mm (0.12 in)Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 — Weight: 134.94 g (4.76 oz)Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 — Retail price: US$510Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point — Blade length: 91.4 mm (3.60 in)Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point — Overall length: 213 mm (8.39 in)Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point — Closed length: 122 mm (4.80 in)Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point — Blade thickness: 3.56 mm (0.14 in)Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point — Weight: 142.1 g (5.01 oz)Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point — Retail price: US$600Blade lengthOverall lengthClosed lengthBlade thicknessWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$510Cheapest
US$600Most expensive
Weight
134.94 g (4.76 oz)Lightest
142.1 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
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
213 mm (8.39 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)Thinnest
3.56 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Odin Heim patterned Damasteel
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Titanium with black micarta inlay
Finish
Carbon Fiber
Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Framelock with ceramic ball interface
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Dual ambidextrous thumb studs
Clip type
Reversible tip-up deep-carry pocket clip
Tip up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
CollectorsWeekend carry
EDCHeavy useCollecting
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
Robust buildSmooth operationSecure frame lockErgonomic handle designVersatile blade shape
Common complaints
Too large for daily carry
None clearly supported in sources

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