Comparison Console
Benchmade Arcane vs Benchmade Mini Presidio II
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 10% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$270Most expensive
US$225Cheapest
Weight
81.65 g (2.88 oz)Lightest
90.4 g (3.19 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Longest
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
Overall length
196.1 mm (7.72 in)Longest
190 mm (7.48 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.8 mm (4.52 in)Longest
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM S30V
Handle material
7075-T6 Aluminum
CF-Elite (carbon fiber reinforced nylon polymer)
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Assisted-opening, flipper
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Deep-Carry, reversible tip-up
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban useTactical
EDC (Every Day Carry)Medium duty camp/bushcraft tasksRobust folder for lightweight carry
Not best for
Heavy use cutting tasksBeginners in sharpening
Heavy chopping or extreme survival tasks
Common praise
Durable blade for daily useEasy one-handed opening with flipperComfortable for both handsSecure AXIS lockSleek and lightweight design
Lightweight yet durable handle materialSmooth and reliable Axis lockSharp, stout drop point blade with good edge retentionAmbidextrous opening and carry optionsSolid quality feel and balance
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
Ergonomics not as comfortable as some competitors (e.g. Mannix 2)