Comparison Console
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 vs Microtech Scarab II 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 20% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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$547Most expensive
Weight
134.94 g (4.76 oz)Lightest
168 g (5.93 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.7 mm (3.57 in)Shortest
100 mm (3.94 in)Longest
Overall length
210.6 mm (8.29 in)Shortest
246 mm (9.69 in)Longest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
146 mm (5.75 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
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Aluminum
Finish
Carbon Fiber
Stonewash; Custom Cerakote with Hamon-style pattern for some variants
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Gen III Dual-Fuel Drive System
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Double-action Out-The-Front (OTF) automatic
Clip type
Reversible tip-up deep-carry pocket clip
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip; Titanium deep carry clip for custom version
Use case profile
Best for
CollectorsWeekend carry
Tactical useEveryday carryMilitary and law enforcement
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
Exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance of M390MK steelSmooth and reliable dual-action OTF mechanismDurable and lightweight aluminum handleStonewash and Cerakote finishes for durability and aestheticsWell suited for tactical, utility, and collecting purposes
Common complaints
Too large for daily carry
No specific common complaints found in source texts
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