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Benchmade Mini Bedlam vs Benchmade Necron
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Necron stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Bedlam 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 Bedlam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 30% 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$350Cheapest
US$550Most expensive
Weight
139.5 g (4.92 oz)Heaviest
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Overall length
219 mm (8.62 in)Shortest
247 mm (9.72 in)Longest
Closed length
132 mm (5.20 in)Shortest
140.1 mm (5.52 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM S30V
Handle material
G10 or Marbled Carbon Fiber
Jade G-10
Finish
Stonewashed or Black Cerakote
Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Balisong opening (butterfly knife)
Clip type
Reversible split-arrow pocket clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Tactical UseSelf DefenseHard Use Tasks
FlippingEDC EnthusiastsPrecision Cutting Tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Latchless Users That Require LatchHeavy Cutting 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 And Balanced DesignHigh Quality CPM S30V Blade With Excellent Edge Retention And Corrosion ResistanceDurable And Grippy Jade G 10 HandlesAdjustable Tungsten Weights For Customized FlippingInterchangeable Backspacers And Handle Extensions For Balance CustomizationStonewashed Blade Finish For Durable And Attractive Wear Resistance
Common complaints
Not Specified In The Sources
Lack Of Latch May Be Unfavorable For Some UsersPrice Is Premium For A Balisong KnifeNo Bushing Pivots, Uses Washers Instead, Which Some Advanced Users Prefer Against
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