Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Bedlam vs Benchmade PSK
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% 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 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 3% 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$400Most expensive
Weight
139.5 g (4.92 oz)Lightest
150.95 g (5.32 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)
88 mm (3.46 in)
Overall length
219 mm (8.62 in)Longest
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
Closed length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
126 mm (4.96 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
G10 or Marbled Carbon Fiber
G-10 or Carbon Fiber with G-10 bolsters
Finish
Stonewashed or Black Cerakote
Cerakote coating
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Assist
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Spring-assisted opening with thumb-studs
Clip type
Reversible split-arrow pocket clip
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up, left or right hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useSelf-defenseHard use tasks
Everyday CarrySurvivalBushcraftOutdoor UseCamping
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy chopping or log-splittingVery small-hand use
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
Strong, corrosion-resistant MagnaCut steel blade with excellent edge retentionRobust AXIS Assist locking mechanism with spring-assisted openingFull steel liners and G-10 or carbon fiber handle scales provide strength and gripIncludes ferro rod striking choil for fire startingLifetime warranty and LifeSharp maintenance service
Common complaints
Not specified in the sources
Two-hand closure may be inconvenient for some usersBlade thickness and assisted mechanism may not excel in hard-use tasks like log-splittingSize and weight may be too large for small hands