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Benchmade Mini Bugout vs Kershaw Dividend
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 48% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Dividend stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Dividend stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Dividend stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Dividend stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$175Cheapest
US$179.99Most expensive
Weight
42.5 g (1.50 oz)Lightest
82 g (2.89 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
71.6 mm (2.82 in)Shortest
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
Overall length
165 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
184 mm (7.24 in)Longest
Closed length
94 mm (3.70 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
9.3 mm (0.37 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
Composite - CPM D2 & Bohler N690
Handle material
Grivory polymer with stainless steel liners
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Satin or Cerakote
Bead-blasted finish on blade, olive anodized handle
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Deep Carry
4-position deep-carry (right/left; tip-up/down)
Use case profile
Best for
Minimalist EDC usersOffice professionalsOutdoor enthusiasts for hiking, backpacking, camping
Everyday carryOutdoorWork
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
Excellent edge retentionDurable composite bladeLightweight and strong handleSmooth assisted openingVersatile pocket clip
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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