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Benchmade Bugout vs Benchmade Mini Bugout
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Bugout 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 Bugout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$180Most expensive
US$175Cheapest
Weight
52.5 g (1.85 oz)Heaviest
42.5 g (1.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.3 mm (3.24 in)Longest
71.6 mm (2.82 in)Shortest
Overall length
189.7 mm (7.47 in)Longest
165 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
107.2 mm (4.22 in)Longest
94 mm (3.70 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)
2.29 mm (0.09 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
Grivory
Grivory polymer with stainless steel liners
Finish
Cerakote on blade with Black Oxide on clip
Satin or Cerakote
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Deep Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight outdoor useUltralight hiking and backcountry adventuring
Minimalist EDC usersOffice professionalsOutdoor enthusiasts for hiking, backpacking, camping
Not best for
Heavy-duty survival tasksBatonning or heavy chopping
Those with larger hands (smaller handle is 3-finger grip)
Common praise
Exceptionally lightweight (1.85 ounces)Strong edge retention of S30V steelSmooth and slim profile easily carried in pocketReliable ambidextrous Axis Lock mechanismDurable Cerakote blade finish resists wear
Ultra-light at 1.5 ounces (42.5 grams)Strong and smooth AXIS lockCompact size fits in a standard survival mint tinPremium CPM-S30V steel holds edge wellUSA-made with lifetime sharpening service
Common complaints
Handle scales feel slightly flexible under pressureNot intended for heavy-duty useClip's black oxide finish shows wear over time
Grivory scales feel less premium than G10S30V steel is harder to sharpenAXIS lock parts may fail after heavy years of useHandle size too small for larger handsPremium pricing