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Benchmade Mini Bedlam vs Chris Reeve Knives Sebenza 31
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Chris Reeve Knives Sebenza 31 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% 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.
Chris Reeve Knives Sebenza 31 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Sebenza 31 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Sebenza 31 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Sebenza 31 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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
133.22 g (4.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
91.7 mm (3.61 in)Longest
Overall length
219 mm (8.62 in)Longest
213.36 mm (8.40 in)Shortest
Closed length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
121.7 mm (4.79 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
G10 or Marbled Carbon Fiber
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Stonewashed or Black Cerakote
Glass Blasted Titanium handle, Stonewashed blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Reeve Integral Lock (Framelock) with Ceramic Ball Interface
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible split-arrow pocket clip
Right hand only, tip up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useSelf-defenseHard use tasks
Everyday carryUtility tasksPrecision cutting
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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
Smooth actionBank vault lock-upHigh build qualityDurable titanium handlePrecision fit and finish
Common complaints
Not specified in the sources
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