Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Bedlam vs Benchmade Seven Ten
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 4% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% 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 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% 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$450Most expensive
Weight
139.5 g (4.92 oz)Lightest
146 g (5.15 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Overall length
219 mm (8.62 in)Shortest
228 mm (8.98 in)Longest
Closed length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM S90V or CPM MagnaCut or Fafnir-pattern Damascus
Handle material
G10 or Marbled Carbon Fiber
Anodized aluminum or Titanium
Finish
Stonewashed or Black Cerakote
Matte/FDE PVD
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible split-arrow pocket clip
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useSelf-defenseHard use tasks
EDC (everyday carry)Camping
Not best for
Unknown
Office EnvironmentsPrecision Whittling/WoodworkingDemanding Prying 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
High-quality blade steels with strong edge retentionRobust and refined axis lock mechanismPremium anodized aluminum handle for good grip and durabilityGood size and weight for EDC use
Common complaints
Not specified in the sources
Price is on the high sideLimited edition models can be very expensive