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Benchmade Mini Bedlam vs Microtech SOCOM Delta
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 9% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Delta stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Delta stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Delta stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Delta stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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$350Cheapest
US$352Most expensive
Weight
139.5 g (4.92 oz)Lightest
153.1 g (5.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
Overall length
219 mm (8.62 in)Shortest
223 mm (8.78 in)Longest
Closed length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
5 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
M390MK
Handle material
G10 or Marbled Carbon Fiber
Aluminum or Titanium depending on variant
Finish
Stonewashed or Black Cerakote
Stonewashed or Satin depending on variant
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
RAM-LOK or Frame Lock depending on variant
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Manual thumb studs
Clip type
Reversible split-arrow pocket clip
Reversible tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useSelf-defenseHard use tasks
EDCTactical useCollection
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
High-quality M390 steel bladeReliable strong RAM-LOK or frame lockAmbidextrous operation with reversible clipPremium materials and finish options
Common complaints
Not specified in the sources
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