Comparison Console
Benchmade Auto Presidio II vs Benchmade Mini Presidio II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% 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$209.99Cheapest
US$225Most expensive
Weight
179.2 g (6.32 oz)Heaviest
90.4 g (3.19 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
94.5 mm (3.72 in)Longest
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
Overall length
221.5 mm (8.72 in)Longest
190 mm (7.48 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.149 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
Black anodized 6061-T6 billet aluminum
CF-Elite (carbon fiber reinforced nylon polymer)
Finish
Coated black blade
Satin
Lock type
AXIS® lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Automatic-opening
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Deep-carry clip reversible tip-up
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryDurability and reliabilityOne-handed automatic opening
EDC (Every Day Carry)Medium duty camp/bushcraft tasksRobust folder for lightweight carry
Not best for
Non-automatic knife preferences
Heavy chopping or extreme survival tasks
Common praise
Durable and strong constructionLightweight despite sturdy materialsSmooth and reliable automatic AXIS® opening mechanismGood combo edge blade for versatile cutting tasksDeep-carry reversible clip for comfortable carry
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
Price point higher than some comparable knivesNot ideal for those preferring manual opening mechanisms
Ergonomics not as comfortable as some competitors (e.g. Mannix 2)