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Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 vs Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan 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 Umnumzaan 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 Umnumzaan 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 Umnumzaan 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 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan Tanto 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 Tanto 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
142 g (5.01 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
213.6 mm (8.41 in)Longest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
121.2 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
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Framelock with ceramic ball interface
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible tip-up deep-carry pocket clip
Tip-up, right side
Use case profile
Best for
CollectorsWeekend carry
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoorHunting
Not best for
Everyday carry due to large size
Fixed blade applications
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 and reliable locking mechanismSuperior blade steel offering excellent edge retentionErgonomic titanium handleGood balance of strength and carryabilitySmooth deployment and solid lockupInnovative shock absorber for longer knife life
Common complaints
Too large for daily carry
Relatively high price pointLimited left-handed models specifically
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