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Benchmade Mini Bedlam vs Spyderco Canis
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Canis stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% 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 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Canis stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Canis stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Canis stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Canis stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam 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$350Cheapest
US$357Most expensive
Weight
139.5 g (4.92 oz)Heaviest
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Overall length
219 mm (8.62 in)Longest
206 mm (8.11 in)Shortest
Closed length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
120 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM S30V
Handle material
G10 or Marbled Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber and G-10 laminate
Finish
Stonewashed or Black Cerakote
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Spyderco Round Hole
Clip type
Reversible split-arrow pocket clip
Four-position stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useSelf-defenseHard use tasks
Personal protectionClose combatEveryday carry where legal
Not best for
Unknown
General utility tasksCampfire choresFeather sticking
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
Excellent ergonomics for secure combative gripHigh-quality CPM S30V blade with superior edge retentionStrong, reinforced tip for piercing strengthFour-position versatile clipLightweight and well-balanced
Common complaints
Not specified in the sources
Specialized blade shape limits general cutting utilityThicker handle profile makes it bulky for pocket carryNot suitable for mundane utility tasks