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Benchmade Super Freek vs Cold Steel American Lawman
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 107% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Super Freek 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$325Most expensive
US$156.99Cheapest
Weight
121.9 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
127.6 g (4.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Longest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
214.9 mm (8.46 in)Longest
206.4 mm (8.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
123.4 mm (4.86 in)Longest
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
CPM-S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Cerakote coated
Black DLC coating
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Tri-Ad Lock (lock back)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Split Arrow
Ambidextrous tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Every day carry (EDC)Hard use utility tasks
Everyday carry (EDC)Law enforcement useTactical tasksOutdoor tasks
Not best for
Professional/Office EnvironmentsWet or Marine EnvironmentsDelicate SlicingDeep Concealment
Unknown
Common praise
Durable materials and construction with G10 and CPM-M4 steelExcellent grip due to layered milled G10 handleStrong and tough blade suitable for hard useReliable AXIS Lock mechanismAmbidextrous tip-up pocket clip
Smooth action and solid lockupExceptional edge retention and toughnessAmbidextrous design and reliable locking mechanismDurable and lightweight G-10 handleGood value for price
Common complaints
Not Corrosion ResistanceBulky in PocketNon-Deep Carry Clip
Lock bar pressure can be stiffNo traditional detent to fully secure closed bladeOdd pocket clip design requiring swapping for left-hand carryMinor fit and finish issues
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