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Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 vs Microtech Hera II
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, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II 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 closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% 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 Hera II 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$537Most expensive
Weight
134.94 g (4.76 oz)Lightest
140 g (4.94 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
240 mm (9.45 in)Longest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.35 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Odin Heim patterned Damasteel
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Carbon Fiber
Stonewash (blade)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Thumb Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Dual action OTF (out-the-front)
Clip type
Reversible tip-up deep-carry pocket clip
6AL4V titanium pocket clip with ceramic glider ball
Use case profile
Best for
CollectorsWeekend Carry
Everyday CarryCollectorsTactical Use
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
Smooth Dual Action DeploymentHigh Quality Bohler M390mk SteelDurable Anodized Aluminum HandleVersatile And Ergonomic Design
Common complaints
Too Large For Daily Carry
High Price Point
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