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Benchmade Mini Bedlam vs Kershaw Heist
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Heist stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Heist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Heist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 536% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$55Cheapest
Weight
139.5 g (4.92 oz)Heaviest
79 g (2.79 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
Overall length
219 mm (8.62 in)Longest
193 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
G10 or Marbled Carbon Fiber
Glass-filled nylon (GFN)
Finish
Stonewashed or Black Cerakote
Stonewash
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
DuraLock crossbar lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible split-arrow pocket clip
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useSelf-defenseHard use tasks
Everyday carry (EDC)Work projectsLightweight slicing
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy chopping tasksCorrosive environments without care
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
Thin blade stock for slicey grindSlim and lightweight constructionNo-flex handlesSmooth actionSolid ergonomicsGreat value for money
Common complaints
Not specified in the sources
Base of pocket clip can catch on pocket hem going in
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