Comparison Console
Benchmade Arcane vs Benchmade Mini Bedlam
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Arcane stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$270Cheapest
US$350Most expensive
Weight
81.65 g (2.88 oz)Lightest
139.5 g (4.92 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
196.1 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
219 mm (8.62 in)Longest
Closed length
114.8 mm (4.52 in)Shortest
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM S90V
Handle material
7075-T6 Aluminum
G10 or Marbled Carbon Fiber
Finish
Satin
Stonewashed or Black Cerakote
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Assisted-opening, flipper
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Deep-Carry, reversible tip-up
Reversible split-arrow pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban useTactical
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useSelf-defenseHard use tasks
Not best for
Heavy use cutting tasksBeginners in sharpening
Unknown
Common praise
Durable blade for daily useEasy one-handed opening with flipperComfortable for both handsSecure AXIS lockSleek and lightweight design
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
Blade can be hard to sharpen for beginnersHandle may feel cold in winterPocket clip might be too tightBlade can chip under heavy use
Not specified in the sources