Comparison Console
Benchmade Autocrat vs Benchmade Mini Bedlam
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% 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 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$500Most expensive
US$350Cheapest
Weight
111.41 g (3.93 oz)Lightest
139.5 g (4.92 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
94.23 mm (3.71 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Overall length
222.25 mm (8.75 in)Longest
219 mm (8.62 in)Shortest
Closed length
128.02 mm (5.04 in)Shortest
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.67 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S90V
Handle material
G10 composite
G10 or Marbled Carbon Fiber
Finish
DLC coated black
Stonewashed or Black Cerakote
Lock type
N/A
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Double-action out-the-front automatic (spine-fire slide)
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Deep-carry, reversible tip-down MALICE clip (MOLLE compatible)
Reversible split-arrow pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical useRapid deployment
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useSelf-defenseHard use tasks
Not best for
Heavy cutting tasksNon-tactical uses requiring single edged blades
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth and reliable actionHigh-quality G10 handle constructionLightweight and pocket friendlySolid build quality typical of BenchmadeExcellent edge retention of CPM-S30V steel
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 comes dull from factory requiring honingDouble-edged dagger blade not versatile for all EDC tasksRelatively high price for steel type
Not specified in the sources