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Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 vs WE Knife Baloo
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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WE Knife Baloo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% 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 29% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Baloo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Baloo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Baloo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Baloo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$723Most expensive
Weight
134.94 g (4.76 oz)Heaviest
120.6 g (4.25 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.7 mm (3.57 in)Longest
84.2 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
Overall length
210.6 mm (8.29 in)Longest
197.2 mm (7.76 in)Shortest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)Longest
115.7 mm (4.56 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 20CV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
6AL4V Titanium with Carbon Fiber
Finish
Carbon Fiber
Black Stonewash with Satin flats (blade)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Nested Frame Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Front Flipper
Clip type
Reversible tip-up deep-carry pocket clip
Ti Tip-Up Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
CollectorsWeekend carry
EDCTactical useHunting
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 craftsmanshipSmooth action with ceramic ball bearingsErgonomic design and solid construction
Common complaints
Too large for daily carry
Unknown
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