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Benchmade Mini Bedlam vs Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Insingo
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Insingo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Insingo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Insingo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Insingo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Insingo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 18% 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$375Most expensive
Weight
139.5 g (4.92 oz)Heaviest
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
74.7 mm (2.94 in)Shortest
Overall length
219 mm (8.62 in)Longest
174.6 mm (6.87 in)Shortest
Closed length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
G10 or Marbled Carbon Fiber
6AL4V titanium
Finish
Stonewashed or Black Cerakote
Stonewash blade finish, sand blasted titanium handle finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame Lock (Integral Frame Lock)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible split-arrow pocket clip
Titanium pocket clip, right hand, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useSelf-defenseHard use tasks
Everyday carry (EDC)Precision cuttingGentleman's knife
Not best for
Unknown
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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
Excellent build quality and fit and finishSmooth and easy one-hand opening and closingStrong 'bank vault' style integral frame lockHigh-quality CPM S35VN blade steel with good edge retentionLightweight titanium handles with secure gripElegant and practical designMade in the USA
Common complaints
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