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Benchmade Mini Bedlam vs Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1069% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 96% 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$29.95Cheapest
Weight
139.5 g (4.92 oz)Lightest
146.3 g (5.16 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
50.8 mm (2.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
219 mm (8.62 in)Longest
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Shortest
Closed length
132 mm (5.20 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.6 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
AUS-8A (Micro Recon 1), S35VN (Recon 1 Black G-10 Serrated)
Handle material
G10 or Marbled Carbon Fiber
Faux G-10 (Micro Recon 1), G-10 (Recon 1 Black G-10 Serrated)
Finish
Stonewashed or Black Cerakote
Black Tuff-Ex (Micro Recon 1), Black DLC (Recon 1 Black G-10 Serrated)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Tri-Ad lock (Lock Back)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible split-arrow pocket clip
Tip-Up (ambidextrous clip for Recon 1 Black G-10 Serrated)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useSelf-defenseHard use tasks
Everyday CarryTactical
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
Strong and reliable Tri-Ad lockNon-slip handle gripTactical black blade finish reducing glare and rustVariety of blade steels and finishes available
Common complaints
Not specified in the sources
Weight and size vary by model; some larger Recon 1 models heavierDifferent blade finishes and steels affect price
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