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Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 vs Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 270% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$138Cheapest
Weight
134.94 g (4.76 oz)Heaviest
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.7 mm (3.57 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
210.6 mm (8.29 in)Shortest
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Odin Heim patterned Damasteel
CPM S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Carbon Fiber
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Lockback
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible tip-up deep-carry pocket clip
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
CollectorsWeekend carry
Everyday carryStrengthPrecision cuttingPiercing
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
Strong lockupHigh build qualityComfortable gripLightweight yet strong handleGood balance of portability and performanceReliable locking systems
Common complaints
Too large for daily carry
Handle can be slipperyHandle thinness can cause soreness on long use
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