Comparison Console
Benchmade Freek vs Benchmade Seven Ten
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 16% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Freek stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Freek stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% 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 Seven Ten 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$350Cheapest
US$450Most expensive
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
146 g (5.15 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Overall length
215 mm (8.46 in)Shortest
228 mm (8.98 in)Longest
Closed length
124 mm (4.88 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)
2.9 mm (0.11 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
CPM S90V or CPM MagnaCut or Fafnir-pattern Damascus
Handle material
Carbon Fiber/G-10
Anodized aluminum or Titanium
Finish
Satin or Cerakote
Matte/FDE PVD
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Split Arrow
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresCampingHikingEDC
EDC (everyday carry)Camping
Not best for
Beginners (due to hard sharpening steel)
Office EnvironmentsPrecision Whittling/WoodworkingDemanding Prying Tasks
Common praise
Durable and strong buildExcellent edge retentionSmooth and secure axis lockAdvanced ergonomics with comfortable handleAmbidextrous use
High-quality blade steels with strong edge retentionRobust and refined axis lock mechanismPremium anodized aluminum handle for good grip and durabilityGood size and weight for EDC use
Common complaints
Clip may feel undersized or loosen over timeCan be heavy compared to smaller knivesSharpening CPM S90V steel is difficult
Price is on the high sideLimited edition models can be very expensive