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Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 vs Microtech Iconic
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Iconic stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% 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 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 28% 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$650Most expensive
Weight
134.94 g (4.76 oz)Heaviest
119.07 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.7 mm (3.57 in)Longest
50.8 mm (2.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
210.6 mm (8.29 in)Longest
165.1 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Odin Heim patterned Damasteel
Premium Steel (usually M390)
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Milled Black Titanium
Finish
Carbon Fiber
Stonewash
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Button lock w/ safety
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Side-opening automatic
Clip type
Reversible tip-up deep-carry pocket clip
Tip up Right carry
Use case profile
Best for
CollectorsWeekend carry
Everyday carryCollector's pieceTactical 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
High quality buildStrong and fast automatic deploymentErgonomic and precise designCollector friendly aesthetic
Common complaints
Too large for daily carry
High retail priceLimited availability
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