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Benchmade Mini Bedlam vs Microtech DOC
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 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 4% 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$350
US$350
Weight
139.5 g (4.92 oz)Lightest
198.4464 g (7.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Longest
Overall length
219 mm (8.62 in)Shortest
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Longest
Closed length
132 mm (5.20 in)Shortest
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4.064 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
S30V
Handle material
G10 or Marbled Carbon Fiber
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with Trac Tec grip tape inserts
Finish
Stonewashed or Black Cerakote
Black DLC, Satin, Stonewashed or Bead Blast
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame Lock (titanium sub lock)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Manual assisted flipper, thumb studs
Clip type
Reversible split-arrow pocket clip
Right hand, tip-up stainless steel
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useSelf-defenseHard use tasks
EDCTactical useAssisted opening folder collectors
Not best for
Unknown
Those preferring very smooth opening as ZT 0801Users wanting smaller or lighter 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
Innovative assisted flipper designSolid build qualityStrong S30V blade steel with good edge retentionExcellent grip with traction insertsWell centered bladeRazor sharp out of box
Common complaints
Not specified in the sources
Bulky and protruding pocket clipSomewhat heavy at 7 ouncesOpening with thumb studs is less smooth than flipper
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