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Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 vs Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III
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 7% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% 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$510Cheapest
US$511Most expensive
Weight
134.94 g (4.76 oz)Lightest
144.9 g (5.11 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.7 mm (3.57 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Overall length
210.6 mm (8.29 in)Shortest
241 mm (9.49 in)Longest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
144.5 mm (5.69 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
M390MK
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Aluminum
Finish
Carbon Fiber
Blackwash
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
OTF (out-the-front) slide lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Double-action automatic thumb slide
Clip type
Reversible tip-up deep-carry pocket clip
Reversible or black tip-down with ceramic detent
Use case profile
Best for
CollectorsWeekend carry
Law enforcementArmed forcesFirst responderEveryday carryClose quarter combat
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 and heavy-duty design suitable for hard useExcellent blade deployment with Dual Fuel Drive systemHigh-quality M390MK steel with good edge retentionErgonomic handle with good grip and ambidextrous clipMade in the USA with lifetime warranty
Common complaints
Too large for daily carry
Price is high compared to some competitorsClip tension can be too tight out of box requiring adjustment
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