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Benchmade Auto Fact vs Benchmade Mini Crooked River
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the longest option for blade 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$335Most expensive
US$325Cheapest
Weight
88.17 g (3.11 oz)Lightest
93.32 g (3.29 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
Overall length
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
200.61 mm (7.90 in)Shortest
Closed length
121.9 mm (4.80 in)Longest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.794 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.79 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S90V
CPM S30V
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum and Carbon Fiber
Dymondwood stabilized wood with aluminum bolsters
Finish
Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Push-button automatic
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Deep-carry clip, reversible tip-up
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defenseEnthusiastsCollectors
Everyday carryHuntingOutdoor use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-Duty & Abusive WorkDeep Concealment
Common praise
High edge retention due to premium S90V steelDurable and lightweight handle materialsSleek design combining classic and modern influencesReliable AXIS lock mechanismSmooth push-button automatic opening
High edge retentionAmbidextrous AXIS lockComfortable stabilized wood handleElegant designLightweight and easy to carry
Common complaints
Unknown
Some reports of blade not as sharp as expectedMinor rust spots reported in rare cases