Comparison Console
Benchmade Casbah vs Benchmade Mini Griptilian
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Casbah stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Casbah stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Casbah stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Casbah stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% 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$190Most expensive
US$150Cheapest
Weight
97.24 g (3.43 oz)Heaviest
79.7 g (2.81 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Longest
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
Overall length
198.12 mm (7.80 in)Longest
172 mm (6.77 in)Shortest
Closed length
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V stainless steel (58-60 HRC)
CPM S30V
Handle material
Blue or black textured Grivory (glass fiber reinforced nylon co-polymer)
Nylon
Finish
Satin finish or black Cerakote ceramic coating
Satin
Lock type
Push-button with front-mounted slide safety (plunge lock)
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Side-opening automatic, push-button activated coil spring
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Deep carry, reversible tip-up pocket clip
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Duty useTactical use
Everyday CarryUrban ProfessionalsOffice EnvironmentsGeneral Cutting Tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-Duty Outdoor Tasks
Common praise
Lightweight and excellent ergonomicsSuperior edge retention and corrosion resistance of CPM S30V blade steelFast, smooth, and reliable automatic deploymentComfortable, secure grip with textured Grivory handle and jimpingDeep carry reversible tip-up pocket clip for versatile carryMade in the USA with Benchmade's Lifetime Warranty and Lifesharp sharpening
Durable and sharp CPM S30V steelSmooth and reliable AXIS lock mechanismCompact and lightweight design suitable for discreet carryAmbidextrous design with reversible clipLifetime warranty and sharpening service by Benchmade
Common complaints
Some users find the pocket clip only tip-up carry limitingForce of blade deployment considered moderate by some usersTexturing on the backside of the handle could be improved
Smaller handle can feel cramped for larger handsAction not very snappy for one-handed opening