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Benchmade Freek vs WE Knife Speedliner
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Speedliner stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Freek stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Freek stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Speedliner stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Speedliner stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Speedliner stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Speedliner stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$374Most expensive
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
120 g (4.23 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Overall length
215 mm (8.46 in)Longest
204 mm (8.03 in)Shortest
Closed length
124 mm (4.88 in)Longest
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Carbon Fiber/G-10
6AL4V Titanium (Titanium Handle model), Carbon Fiber (Carbon Fiber Handle model)
Finish
Satin or Cerakote
Damasteel Blade, Gray Titanium Finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Flipper
Clip type
Split Arrow
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryOutdoor AdventuresCampingHikingEDC
EDCTactical UseOutdoor Use
Not best for
Beginners (due To Hard Sharpening Steel)
Left Handed Users (clip Only On Right)
Common praise
Durable And Strong BuildExcellent Edge RetentionSmooth And Secure Axis LockAdvanced Ergonomics With Comfortable HandleAmbidextrous Use
Excellent Blade Steel With Great Edge RetentionHigh Quality Fit And FinishUnique And Ergonomic Handle ShapeVery Fast And Strong Frame LockRobust And Capable Outdoor Knife
Common complaints
Clip May Feel Undersized Or Loosen Over TimeCan Be Heavy Compared To Smaller KnivesSharpening CPM S90v Steel Is Difficult
ExpensiveSlightly HeavyRight Side Only Clip Not Ideal For Left Handed UsersAggressive Tactical Look May Not Suit Everyone
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