Comparison Console
Benchmade Crooked River vs Benchmade Freek
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Freek stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Freek stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% 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$360Most expensive
US$350Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Shortest
Overall length
236 mm (9.29 in)Longest
215 mm (8.46 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
124 mm (4.88 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
Handle material
Black canvas Micarta with burnt copper aluminum bolsters
Carbon Fiber/G-10
Finish
DLC Battlewash black finish
Satin or Cerakote
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Split Arrow
Split Arrow
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingOutdoor tasksEDCCuttingSkinningFood preparation
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresCampingHikingEDC
Not best for
Unknown
Beginners (due to hard sharpening steel)
Common praise
High-quality materials and workmanshipSmooth and reliable AXIS lock mechanismComfortable and secure gripExcellent edge retentionAmbidextrous designLifetime warranty with LifeSharp service
Durable and strong buildExcellent edge retentionSmooth and secure axis lockAdvanced ergonomics with comfortable handleAmbidextrous use
Common complaints
Slightly heavier and larger than comparable knivesPremium price pointWood handle can be smooth and may require roughening for grip
Clip may feel undersized or loosen over timeCan be heavy compared to smaller knivesSharpening CPM S90V steel is difficult