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Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 vs WE Knife Exciton
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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WE Knife Exciton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Exciton stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Exciton stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Exciton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Exciton stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Exciton stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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$440Cheapest
Weight
134.94 g (4.76 oz)Heaviest
124.3 g (4.38 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.7 mm (3.57 in)Shortest
93.5 mm (3.68 in)Longest
Overall length
210.6 mm (8.29 in)Shortest
220.5 mm (8.68 in)Longest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
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
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Carbon Fiber
Polished Gray blade finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Button Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Flipper & Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible tip-up deep-carry pocket clip
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
CollectorsWeekend carry
Everyday carryCollectorsEDC
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 constructionUnique limited edition with serial number and certificateSmooth action with caged ceramic ball bearing pivotSturdy button lock with spring tension
Common complaints
Too large for daily carry
Unknown
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