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Benchmade Freek vs Benchmade Mini Freek
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% 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$350Most expensive
US$340Cheapest
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
77.4 g (2.73 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
215 mm (8.46 in)Longest
179 mm (7.05 in)Shortest
Closed length
124 mm (4.88 in)Longest
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.64 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber/G-10
Carbon Fiber, G-10 or Grivory/Versaflex
Finish
Satin or Cerakote
Satin or Cerakote
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Split Arrow
Standard / Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresCampingHikingEDC
Everyday carry (EDC)Comfortable pocket carryPremium folding knife usersUsers desiring excellent edge retention with S90V or abrasion resistance with M4
Not best for
Beginners (due to hard sharpening steel)
Users preferring easier sharpening steels than S90VUsers avoiding potential corrosion without cerakote on M4
Common praise
Durable and strong buildExcellent edge retentionSmooth and secure axis lockAdvanced ergonomics with comfortable handleAmbidextrous use
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
Clip may feel undersized or loosen over timeCan be heavy compared to smaller knivesSharpening CPM S90V steel is difficult
S90V steel difficult to sharpenM4 steel prone to corrosion if not properly cared for (unless cerakoted)Handle scales may feel thick or texturized