Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Bedlam vs Benchmade Mini Presidio II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$225Cheapest
Weight
139.5 g (4.92 oz)Heaviest
90.4 g (3.19 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
Overall length
219 mm (8.62 in)Longest
190 mm (7.48 in)Shortest
Closed length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM S30V
Handle material
G10 or Marbled Carbon Fiber
CF-Elite (carbon fiber reinforced nylon polymer)
Finish
Stonewashed or Black Cerakote
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Reversible split-arrow pocket clip
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useSelf-defenseHard use tasks
EDC (Every Day Carry)Medium duty camp/bushcraft tasksRobust folder for lightweight carry
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy chopping or extreme survival tasks
Common praise
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
Lightweight yet durable handle materialSmooth and reliable Axis lockSharp, stout drop point blade with good edge retentionAmbidextrous opening and carry optionsSolid quality feel and balance
Common complaints
Not specified in the sources
Ergonomics not as comfortable as some competitors (e.g. Mannix 2)