Comparison Console
Benchmade Altitude vs Benchmade Mini Bedlam
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Altitude stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 197% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 16% 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$235Cheapest
US$350Most expensive
Weight
47 g (1.66 oz)Lightest
139.5 g (4.92 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
78 mm (3.07 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
188 mm (7.40 in)Shortest
219 mm (8.62 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
132 mm (5.20 in)
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM S90V
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
G10 or Marbled Carbon Fiber
Finish
DLC coating (in one variant) and orange coating (in other variant)
Stonewashed or Black Cerakote
Lock type
Fixed blade
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Unknown
Reversible split-arrow pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingEveryday carryClimbing
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useSelf-defenseHard use tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Extremely light weight (~47g)Excellent edge retention and cutting performanceComfortable and secure grip with carbon fiber handleBlade shape and size ideal for precise cutting and field dressingSharpness lasts through extended use
Unique and distinctive Scimitar blade shapeExcellent grip due to ergonomic handle design with finger grooves and guardUse of premium CPM S90V steel for blade durability and edge retentionSmooth and widely legal AXIS locking mechanismAvailable in multiple handle materials including textured G10 and marbled carbon fiberLightweight for its size, weighing under 5 ounces
Common complaints
High retail priceBlade is difficult to resharpen manually
Not specified in the sources
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online