Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Bugout vs Benchmade Taggedout
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 25% 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$175
US$175
Weight
42.5 g (1.50 oz)Lightest
59.4 g (2.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
71.6 mm (2.82 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
165 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
206.5 mm (8.13 in)Longest
Closed length
94 mm (3.70 in)Shortest
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)
2.29 mm (0.09 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM-154 Stainless Steel (model 15535), CPM S45VN Stainless Steel (model 15536)
Handle material
Grivory polymer with stainless steel liners
Grivory (model 15535), G10 (model 15536)
Finish
Satin or Cerakote
Stonewash (model 15535, orange Grivory); Satin (model 15536, OD Green G10)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Thumb hole (model 15535), Thumb studs (model 15536)
Clip type
Deep Carry
Ambidextrous deep-carry pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Minimalist EDC usersOffice professionalsOutdoor enthusiasts for hiking, backpacking, camping
Ultralight huntingEDC (everyday carry)Detailed cutting tasksField dressing game
Not best for
Those with larger hands (smaller handle is 3-finger grip)
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Common praise
Ultra-light at 1.5 ounces (42.5 grams)Strong and smooth AXIS lockCompact size fits in a standard survival mint tinPremium CPM-S30V steel holds edge wellUSA-made with lifetime sharpening service
Very lightweight and easy to carryGood edge retention and sharpnessEffective and precise clip-point blade for hunting tasksAmbidextrous, secure AXIS lock and clipDurable handle materials
Common complaints
Grivory scales feel less premium than G10S30V steel is harder to sharpenAXIS lock parts may fail after heavy years of useHandle size too small for larger handsPremium pricing
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