Comparison Console
Benchmade Freek vs Benchmade Mini Bedlam
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 2% 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$350
US$350
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
139.5 g (4.92 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Overall length
215 mm (8.46 in)Shortest
219 mm (8.62 in)Longest
Closed length
124 mm (4.88 in)Shortest
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
CPM S90V
Handle material
Carbon Fiber/G-10
G10 or Marbled Carbon Fiber
Finish
Satin or Cerakote
Stonewashed or Black Cerakote
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Split Arrow
Reversible split-arrow pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresCampingHikingEDC
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useSelf-defenseHard use tasks
Not best for
Beginners (due to hard sharpening steel)
Unknown
Common praise
Durable and strong buildExcellent edge retentionSmooth and secure axis lockAdvanced ergonomics with comfortable handleAmbidextrous use
Unique and distinctive Scimitar blade shapeExcellent grip due to ergonomic handle design with finger grooves and guardUse of premium CPM S90V steel for blade durability and edge retentionSmooth and widely legal AXIS locking mechanismAvailable in multiple handle materials including textured G10 and marbled carbon fiberLightweight for its size, weighing under 5 ounces
Common complaints
Clip may feel undersized or loosen over timeCan be heavy compared to smaller knivesSharpening CPM S90V steel is difficult
Not specified in the sources