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Benchmade Mini Bedlam vs Cold Steel Espada Medium
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 11% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the heaviest option for weight, 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 Espada Medium stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for overall 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$179.99Cheapest
Weight
139.5 g (4.92 oz)Lightest
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
219 mm (8.62 in)Longest
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
132 mm (5.20 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CTS-XHP (Japanese Aus 8A Stainless also mentioned in source)
Handle material
G10 or Marbled Carbon Fiber
G-10 with 7075 Aluminum bolsters
Finish
Stonewashed or Black Cerakote
Blade DLC coated black (in one version), plain edge
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Tri-Ad lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible split-arrow pocket clip
Tip-up pocket clip (left or right hand)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useSelf-defenseHard use tasks
EDC (Everyday Carry)Cutting, slashing, piercing tasksTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Very compact carryLightweight carry
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
Strong, reliable Tri-Ad lockHigh-quality materials and craftsmanshipAmbidextrous pocket clipSharp out of the box
Common complaints
Not specified in the sources
Large size may hinder pocket comfortPotential wear of G-10 handle near clip area
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