Comparison Console
Benchmade Anthem vs Benchmade Mini Bedlam
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$525Most expensive
US$350Cheapest
Weight
103.76 g (3.66 oz)Lightest
139.5 g (4.92 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Overall length
204.7 mm (8.06 in)Shortest
219 mm (8.62 in)Longest
Closed length
115.8 mm (4.56 in)Shortest
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.845 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-20CV
CPM S90V
Handle material
Single piece billet titanium
G10 or Marbled Carbon Fiber
Finish
Stonewashed
Stonewashed or Black Cerakote
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Manual-opening
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible titanium tip-up clip
Reversible split-arrow pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useSelf-defenseHard use tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Robust and solid constructionExcellent edge retention and sharpnessLightweight and ergonomic designAmbidextrous with dual thumb studs and reversible clip
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 priceStonewash finish perceived to dull the material luster
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