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Benchmade Emissary vs Benchmade Mini Griptilian
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% 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 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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$235Most expensive
US$150Cheapest
Weight
62.5 g (2.20 oz)Lightest
79.7 g (2.81 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
Overall length
175.3 mm (6.90 in)Longest
172 mm (6.77 in)Shortest
Closed length
99.1 mm (3.90 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
CNC machined aluminum alloy
Nylon
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Dual thumb studs, assisted opening
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Side to side reversible steel pocket clip
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryAmbidextrous useEasy one-handed opening
Everyday CarryUrban ProfessionalsOffice EnvironmentsGeneral Cutting Tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-Duty Outdoor Tasks
Common praise
Premium CPM S30V steelLightweight and slim profileReliable AXIS lock mechanismAmbidextrous design
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
Unknown
Smaller handle can feel cramped for larger handsAction not very snappy for one-handed opening