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Benchmade Mini Bedlam vs Cold Steel American Lawman
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 123% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$350Most expensive
US$156.99Cheapest
Weight
139.5 g (4.92 oz)Heaviest
127.6 g (4.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
219 mm (8.62 in)Longest
206.4 mm (8.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM-S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
G10 or Marbled Carbon Fiber
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewashed or Black Cerakote
Black DLC coating
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Tri-Ad Lock (lock back)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible split-arrow pocket clip
Ambidextrous tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Tactical UseSelf DefenseHard Use Tasks
Everyday Carry (EDC)Law Enforcement UseTactical TasksOutdoor Tasks
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 Action And Solid LockupExceptional Edge Retention And ToughnessAmbidextrous Design And Reliable Locking MechanismDurable And Lightweight G 10 HandleGood Value For Price
Common complaints
Not Specified In The Sources
Lock Bar Pressure Can Be StiffNo Traditional Detent To Fully Secure Closed BladeOdd Pocket Clip Design Requiring Swapping For Left Hand CarryMinor Fit And Finish Issues
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