Comparison Console
Benchmade Autocrat vs Benchmade Mini Loco
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 12% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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$355Cheapest
Weight
111.41 g (3.93 oz)Lightest
126.68 g (4.47 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
94.23 mm (3.71 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Overall length
222.25 mm (8.75 in)Longest
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
Closed length
128.02 mm (5.04 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.67 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.68 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
G10 composite
G-10 Laminate
Finish
DLC coated black
Stonewashed (blade), black (blade finish variant)
Lock type
N/A
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Double-action out-the-front automatic (spine-fire slide)
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Deep-carry, reversible tip-down MALICE clip (MOLLE compatible)
Reversible steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical useRapid deployment
Everyday carryBackup knifeTactical use
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
Solid and robust build qualityPremium materials such as CPM-S30V steel and G10 handleEasy and ambidextrous one-handed opening via thumb holeReliable AXIS locking mechanismComfortable and secure grip with milled G-10 scalesReversible deep carry clip for convenient pocket carry
Common complaints
Blade comes dull from factory requiring honingDouble-edged dagger blade not versatile for all EDC tasksRelatively high price for steel type
Unknown