Comparison Console
Benchmade Kulgera vs Benchmade Mini Bedlam
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Kulgera stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 184% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Kulgera stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Kulgera stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% 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 Kulgera stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$995Most expensive
US$350Cheapest
Weight
150.2 g (5.30 oz)Heaviest
139.5 g (4.92 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
92.1 mm (3.63 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Overall length
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Shortest
219 mm (8.62 in)Longest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Hakkapella Damasteel
CPM S90V
Handle material
Metallic
G10 or Marbled Carbon Fiber
Finish
Bead blast pocket clip; Black nickel plated hardware
Stonewashed or Black Cerakote
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Dual thumbstuds
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Bead blast, reversible, tip up clip
Reversible split-arrow pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryCollectorsTactical use
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useSelf-defenseHard use tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Beautiful fit and finishFirm lock up and perfect seatingHigh quality damasteel bladeLimited edition and numbered
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
Unknown
Not specified in the sources