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Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 vs Spyderco Amalgam
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$510Most expensive
US$330Cheapest
Weight
134.94 g (4.76 oz)Heaviest
122.08 g (4.31 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.7 mm (3.57 in)Shortest
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Longest
Overall length
210.6 mm (8.29 in)Shortest
226.06 mm (8.90 in)Longest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
129.54 mm (5.10 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.51 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Odin Heim patterned Damasteel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Carbon fiber/G-10 laminate with nested, skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Unknown
Full-flat grind
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Index-finger flipper opener and Trademark Round Hole
Clip type
Reversible tip-up deep-carry pocket clip
Four-position pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
CollectorsWeekend carry
Everyday carryHuntingCampingHikingSurvivalTactical 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 opening action with ball-bearing washersStrong and reliable Compression LockLightweight yet durable handle constructionAmbidextrous carry options with four-position clip
Common complaints
Too large for daily carry
Unknown