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Benchmade Bugout vs Benchmade Mini Freek
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Bugout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$180Cheapest
US$340Most expensive
Weight
52.5 g (1.85 oz)Lightest
77.4 g (2.73 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.3 mm (3.24 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
189.7 mm (7.47 in)Longest
179 mm (7.05 in)Shortest
Closed length
107.2 mm (4.22 in)Longest
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.64 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
Handle material
Grivory
Carbon Fiber, G-10 or Grivory/Versaflex
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
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Standard / Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight outdoor useUltralight hiking and backcountry adventuring
Everyday carry (EDC)Comfortable pocket carryPremium folding knife usersUsers desiring excellent edge retention with S90V or abrasion resistance with M4
Not best for
Heavy-duty survival tasksBatonning or heavy chopping
Users preferring easier sharpening steels than S90VUsers avoiding potential corrosion without cerakote on M4
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
Excellent ergonomics and comfort in handRobust Axis lock mechanismPremium steel options with great edge retentionAttractive and premium handle materialsCompact and lightweight for easy pocket carry
Common complaints
Handle scales feel slightly flexible under pressureNot intended for heavy-duty useClip's black oxide finish shows wear over time
S90V steel difficult to sharpenM4 steel prone to corrosion if not properly cared for (unless cerakoted)Handle scales may feel thick or texturized