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Benchmade Griptilian vs Kershaw Cryo II
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 30% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$110Most expensive
US$79Cheapest
Weight
108.5 g (3.83 oz)Lightest
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
205 mm (8.07 in)Longest
197 mm (7.76 in)Shortest
Closed length
117.3 mm (4.62 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
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
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Noryl GTX or Nylon or G-10
Stainless steel
Finish
Satin or Black coating
Titanium carbo-nitride coating on blade and handle (Gray or BlackWash)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
Thumb Stud
SpeedSafe assisted (flipper or thumbstud)
Clip type
Ambidextrous Pocket Clip
4-position deep-carry (right/left; tip-up/down)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical activitiesUtility tasks
Everyday carryWorkTactical use
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
Sturdy and aesthetically pleasing designReliable frame lock with lockbar stabilizerSmooth, fast SpeedSafe assisted openingComfortable handle with secure gripDeep-carry reversible pocket clip for versatile carry
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
Heavier weight compared to some alternatives (~156g)Some users find the factory edge out of the box less than optimalSlick blade coating may be slippery with dirty handsAssisted opening tuning less optimal for thumb stud use
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