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Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 vs Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Tanto
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 5% gap from the closest alternative. Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% 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.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Tanto 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.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Tanto stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$500Cheapest
Weight
134.94 g (4.76 oz)Lightest
142.03 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.7 mm (3.57 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 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 stainless steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Titanium Grade 5 with carbon fiber scale
Finish
Carbon Fiber
Stonewashed blade, glass blasted handle titanium, carbon fiber weave visible
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock with steel insert
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Dual thumb lugs for easy one-handed opening
Clip type
Reversible tip-up deep-carry pocket clip
Blasted titanium pocket clip, tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
CollectorsWeekend carry
Professional users (military, instructors, security guards)Premium EDC enthusiastsCollectors and connoisseurs of instrumental aesthetics
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
Exceptional build quality and materialsExcellent blade steel with high hardnessSolid and reliable frame lockComfortable carry weight and balancePrecise engineering and fit
Common complaints
Too large for daily carry
Unknown
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