Comparison Console
Benchmade Autocrat vs Benchmade Mini Crooked River
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% 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 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$325Cheapest
Weight
111.41 g (3.93 oz)Heaviest
93.32 g (3.29 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
94.23 mm (3.71 in)Longest
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
Overall length
222.25 mm (8.75 in)Longest
200.61 mm (7.90 in)Shortest
Closed length
128.02 mm (5.04 in)Longest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.67 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
2.79 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
G10 composite
Dymondwood stabilized wood with aluminum bolsters
Finish
DLC coated black
Satin
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)
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical useRapid deployment
Everyday carryHuntingOutdoor use
Not best for
Heavy cutting tasksNon-tactical uses requiring single edged blades
Heavy-Duty & Abusive WorkDeep Concealment
Common praise
Smooth and reliable actionHigh-quality G10 handle constructionLightweight and pocket friendlySolid build quality typical of BenchmadeExcellent edge retention of CPM-S30V steel
High edge retentionAmbidextrous AXIS lockComfortable stabilized wood handleElegant designLightweight and easy to carry
Common complaints
Blade comes dull from factory requiring honingDouble-edged dagger blade not versatile for all EDC tasksRelatively high price for steel type
Some reports of blade not as sharp as expectedMinor rust spots reported in rare cases