Comparison Console
Benchmade Griptilian vs Benchmade Mini Bedlam
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 218% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$110Cheapest
US$350Most expensive
Weight
108.5 g (3.83 oz)Lightest
139.5 g (4.92 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
205 mm (8.07 in)Shortest
219 mm (8.62 in)Longest
Closed length
117.3 mm (4.62 in)Shortest
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.92 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V or 154CM Stainless Steel
CPM S90V
Handle material
Noryl GTX or Nylon or G-10
G10 or Marbled Carbon Fiber
Finish
Satin or Black coating
Stonewashed or Black Cerakote
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Ambidextrous Pocket Clip
Reversible split-arrow pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical activitiesUtility tasks
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useSelf-defenseHard use tasks
Not best for
Heavy hard-use tasks requiring overbuilt toolsDefensive carry requiring specialized knives
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent blade shape and balanceAmbidextrous and ergonomic designDurable and reliable locking mechanismLightweight yet sturdy handleGood edge retention and corrosion resistance
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
Handle scales (Noryl GTX or DuPont Zytel) feel somewhat cheap/plasticSingle tip-up carry position by defaultSlight blade play when unlockedSome users modify scales for improved ergonomics
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