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Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 vs Spyderco P'Kal
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 21% 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$389Cheapest
Weight
134.94 g (4.76 oz)Heaviest
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.7 mm (3.57 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
210.6 mm (8.29 in)Longest
187 mm (7.36 in)Shortest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Odin Heim patterned Damasteel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
G-10 laminate over skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Unknown
Unknown
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Trademark Round Hole and removable Emerson opener
Clip type
Reversible tip-up deep-carry pocket clip
Reversible steel wire clip, tip-up carry for left or right hand
Use case profile
Best for
CollectorsWeekend carry
Everyday carryTactical useSelf defense
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 materials and constructionInnovative and ergonomic handle design for tactical useStrong and reliable locking mechanismAmbidextrous clip and opening featuresMade in USA quality
Common complaints
Too large for daily carry
Minimal handle jimping and traction affecting gripPivot screw may loosen without loctitePocket clip placement could be improved