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Benchmade Flyway vs Benchmade Mini Griptilian
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Flyway stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% 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 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the longest option for overall 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$200Most expensive
US$150Cheapest
Weight
59.5 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
79.7 g (2.81 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
68.6 mm (2.70 in)Shortest
74 mm (2.91 in)Longest
Overall length
176.8 mm (6.96 in)Longest
172 mm (6.77 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
98 mm (3.86 in)
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-154 stainless steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Orange G10
Nylon
Finish
Satin or stonewash finish
Satin
Lock type
Unknown
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Unknown
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Upland Game And Waterfowl HuntingPrecision Cutting Tasks Like Breasting, Skinning, And Detail CutsOutdoor UseSmall Game Processing
Everyday CarryUrban ProfessionalsOffice EnvironmentsGeneral Cutting Tasks
Not best for
Pocket Carry (not Folding)Light Or Casual Everyday UseBudget Buyers Seeking Low PriceSmall Or Lightweight Knife Users
Heavy Duty Outdoor Tasks
Common praise
Excellent Edge Retention Due To CPM 154 SteelCompact Size Ideal For Precise TasksHigh Visibility Orange Handle And SheathErgonomic Handle With Secure GripLightweight Fixed Blade With Full Tang ConstructionDurable Boltaron Sheath Suitable For Pack Or Chest Rig Carry
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
Higher Price Point Compared To Basic KnivesLimited Color Options (typically Orange Only)May Be Heavier Than Some Other Hunting KnivesNot Convenient For Pocket Carry Due To Fixed Blade Design
Smaller Handle Can Feel Cramped For Larger HandsAction Not Very Snappy For One Handed Opening
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