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Benchmade Super Freek vs Kershaw Heist
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Heist stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Heist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Heist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 491% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% 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$55Cheapest
Weight
121.9 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
79 g (2.79 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Longest
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
Overall length
214.9 mm (8.46 in)Longest
193 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
123.4 mm (4.86 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Glass-filled nylon (GFN)
Finish
Cerakote coated
Stonewash
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
DuraLock crossbar lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Split Arrow
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Every day carry (EDC)Hard use utility tasks
Everyday carry (EDC)Work projectsLightweight slicing
Not best for
Professional/Office EnvironmentsWet or Marine EnvironmentsDelicate SlicingDeep Concealment
Heavy chopping tasksCorrosive environments without care
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
Thin blade stock for slicey grindSlim and lightweight constructionNo-flex handlesSmooth actionSolid ergonomicsGreat value for money
Common complaints
Not Corrosion ResistanceBulky in PocketNon-Deep Carry Clip
Base of pocket clip can catch on pocket hem going in
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