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Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 vs Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan Drop Point
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 Umnumzaan Drop Point 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 Umnumzaan Drop Point 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 Umnumzaan Drop Point 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 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan Drop Point stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan Drop Point 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$500Cheapest
Weight
134.94 g (4.76 oz)Lightest
141.75 g (5.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.7 mm (3.57 in)Shortest
93.35 mm (3.68 in)Longest
Overall length
210.6 mm (8.29 in)Shortest
214.63 mm (8.45 in)Longest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
121.16 mm (4.77 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
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Carbon Fiber
Stonewashed or Sandblasted Titanium
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock (Reeve Integral Lock with ceramic ball interface)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible tip-up deep-carry pocket clip
Removable pocket clip mounted at the butt end
Use case profile
Best for
CollectorsWeekend carry
Everyday carryTacticalField useHeavy-duty folding knife 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
Robust integral lock with ceramic ball interface for solid and consistent lock-upStrong, high-quality CPM MagnaCut steel blade with excellent edge retentionDurable 6AL4V titanium handle with sandblasted or stonewashed finish optionsSmooth, reliable opening with thumb stud and ambidextrous shock absorber o-ringWell-balanced and ergonomic design with pocket clip
Common complaints
Too large for daily carry
Limited availability and high price pointNo direct fixed blade equivalent despite fixed blade strength claimSome users may prefer other blade styles or handle finishes
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