Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Bedlam vs Kershaw Thermite 3880BW
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the lightest option for weight. Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW 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 1067% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% 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.
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW 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$30Cheapest
Weight
139.5 g (4.92 oz)Heaviest
139 g (4.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
219 mm (8.62 in)Longest
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
Closed length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
123 mm (4.84 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G10 or Marbled Carbon Fiber
G10 front scale and stainless steel back
Finish
Stonewashed or Black Cerakote
Blackwashed stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
Thumb Stud
SpeedSafe assisted opening via flipper and thumb stud
Clip type
Reversible split-arrow pocket clip
Deep carry pocket clip, quadruple-position (tip-up and tip-down, left and right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useSelf-defenseHard use tasks
Everyday carry (EDC)Accurate cuttingQuick blade deployment
Not best for
Unknown
Batoning woodUsers with small hands may find it largeTasks requiring lightweight knife
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
Comfortable and grippy handleSmooth assisted opening with SpeedSafeStrong frame lock with no blade playAffordable price with high performanceAesthetically pleasing designVersatile pocket clip options
Common complaints
Not specified in the sources
Relatively large and heavy for some usersWeight biased towards the handle (not balanced at pivot)Thumb studs are superfluousHandle G10 texture less aggressive, could slip in wet conditions
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