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Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 vs Microtech Combat Troodon T/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 4% 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 T/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 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% 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 T/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 15% 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
140.43 g (4.95 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.7 mm (3.57 in)Shortest
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
Overall length
210.6 mm (8.29 in)Shortest
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Odin Heim patterned Damasteel
M390MK
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Aluminum
Finish
Carbon Fiber
Black (varies, includes stonewash)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Out The Front (OTF)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Double-action OTF
Clip type
Reversible tip-up deep-carry pocket clip
Reversible titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
CollectorsWeekend carry
Law enforcementUnited States Armed ForcesFirst Responder Service PersonnelEveryday carryClose quarter combatHard use situations
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
Reliable deployment with dual fuel drivetrain systemExcellent grip with jimping and groovesHigh edge retention and corrosion resistanceReversible titanium pocket clip for secure carry
Common complaints
Too large for daily carry
Not explicitly listed in sources
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