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Benchmade Mini Bedlam vs Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Natural Micarta Drop Point
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. Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% 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 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Natural Micarta Drop Point stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Natural Micarta Drop Point stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Natural Micarta Drop Point 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 Large Inkosi Natural Micarta Drop Point 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$600Most expensive
Weight
139.5 g (4.92 oz)Lightest
140 g (4.94 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
91.44 mm (3.60 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
121.92 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM MagnaCut stainless steel
Handle material
G10 or Marbled Carbon Fiber
Titanium with natural Micarta inlays
Finish
Stonewashed or Black Cerakote
Tumbled satin (stonewashed)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame Lock (Reeve Integral Lock with ceramic ball interface)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible split-arrow pocket clip
Removable titanium pocket clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useSelf-defenseHard use tasks
Everyday CarryAmbidextrous useStrong reliable locking mechanism
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
High quality CPM MagnaCut steel bladeStrong and reliable integral frame lock with ceramic ball interfaceErgonomic handle with durable titanium and natural Micarta inlaysAmbidextrous thumb studs allow one-handed openingSolid, precise construction with minimal blade play
Common complaints
Not specified in the sources
Premium price pointCurrently out of stock at some retailers
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