Comparison Console
Benchmade Freek vs Benchmade Volli
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Volli stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Volli stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Volli stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Volli stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Volli stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 10% 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$350Most expensive
US$215Cheapest
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)
122 g (4.30 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Overall length
215 mm (8.46 in)Longest
196 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
Closed length
124 mm (4.88 in)Longest
115 mm (4.53 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.6 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Carbon Fiber/G-10
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin or Cerakote
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb stud with spring assist
Clip type
Split Arrow
Split arrow tip-up, ambidextrous
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresCampingHikingEDC
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useLaw enforcement and military applications
Not best for
Beginners (due to hard sharpening steel)
Unknown
Common praise
Durable and strong buildExcellent edge retentionSmooth and secure axis lockAdvanced ergonomics with comfortable handleAmbidextrous use
Excellent build qualitySharp and durable CPM S30V steelComfortable textured G-10 handleSmooth and fast assisted openingStrong axis lock mechanismAmbidextrous tip-up pocket clip
Common complaints
Clip may feel undersized or loosen over timeCan be heavy compared to smaller knivesSharpening CPM S90V steel is difficult
Handle texture can be aggressive on pocketsRelatively high price for size