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Benchmade Mini Bedlam vs Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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$296Cheapest
Weight
139.5 g (4.92 oz)Heaviest
125 g (4.41 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Overall length
219 mm (8.62 in)Longest
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
Closed length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM-M4 tool steel
Handle material
G10 or Marbled Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber/G10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewashed or Black Cerakote
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible split-arrow pocket clip
Ambidextrous 4-Position Pocket Clip (Tip-Up/Tip-Down, Left or Right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useSelf-defenseHard use tasks
EDCHeavy-duty slicingTough cutting tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Environments requiring low-maintenance stainless steel blades
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 edge retentionVery sharp out of the boxRobust construction and feelSmooth action with phosphor bronze washersAmbidextrous carry options
Common complaints
Not specified in the sources
Requires diligent maintenance to avoid corrosionHandle ergonomics can feel blocky and less refinedHeavier and thicker compared to some other EDC foldersNot a discreet carry due to clip style and size