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Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 vs Microtech Brachial Auto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% 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.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$474Cheapest
Weight
134.94 g (4.76 oz)Heaviest
124.5 g (4.39 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.7 mm (3.57 in)Longest
83.8 mm (3.30 in)Shortest
Overall length
210.6 mm (8.29 in)Shortest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
120.7 mm (4.75 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Odin Heim patterned Damasteel
M390 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
6061-T6 Aluminum
Finish
Carbon Fiber
Stonewash or DLC (depending on model)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Push Button Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Push Button Automatic
Clip type
Reversible tip-up deep-carry pocket clip
Titanium Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
CollectorsWeekend carry
Everyday CarryTactical UseSelf-DefenseEmergency RespondersMilitary Use
Not best for
Everyday carry due to large size
Heavy Duties that risk blade tip damage
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, stout automatic action with secure lockupErgonomic curved handle for comfortable gripHigh-quality M390 steel blade with excellent slicing capabilityCompact and lightweight for comfortable carryHigh fit and finish with zero blade play
Common complaints
Too large for daily carry
Button release can be initially stiff and require break-inRelatively high price pointNot suited for heavy chopping tasks due to blade tip shape
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