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Benchmade Loco vs Benchmade Mini Griptilian
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Loco stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Loco stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 135% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Loco stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Loco stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 26% 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$240Most expensive
US$150Cheapest
Weight
187 g (6.60 oz)Heaviest
79.7 g (2.81 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
93 mm (3.66 in)Longest
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
Overall length
219 mm (8.62 in)Longest
172 mm (6.77 in)Shortest
Closed length
125 mm (4.92 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Nylon
Finish
Black (some sources mention satin finish variant)
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible tip-up deep carry pocket clip
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useAmbidextrous useDurable grip handling
Everyday CarryUrban ProfessionalsOffice EnvironmentsGeneral Cutting Tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-Duty Outdoor Tasks
Common praise
Robust and durable constructionComfortable and ergonomic handleReliable AXIS lock mechanismHigh-quality CPM-S30V steel bladeAmbidextrous usability
Durable and sharp CPM S30V steelSmooth and reliable AXIS lock mechanismCompact and lightweight design suitable for discreet carryAmbidextrous design with reversible clipLifetime warranty and sharpening service by Benchmade
Common complaints
Unknown
Smaller handle can feel cramped for larger handsAction not very snappy for one-handed opening