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Benchmade Mini Bugout vs Spyderco UK Penknife
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 33% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$175Most expensive
US$135Cheapest
Weight
42.5 g (1.50 oz)Lightest
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
71.6 mm (2.82 in)Shortest
75 mm (2.95 in)Longest
Overall length
165 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
175 mm (6.89 in)Longest
Closed length
94 mm (3.70 in)Shortest
100 mm (3.94 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM SPY27 stainless steel
Handle material
Grivory polymer with stainless steel liners
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin or Cerakote
Satin-finished blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
SlipIt (non-locking)
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
One-handed opening via Spyderco Trademark Round Hole
Clip type
Deep Carry
Deep-pocket wire clip, reversible for ambidextrous tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Minimalist EDC usersOffice professionalsOutdoor enthusiasts for hiking, backpacking, camping
Everyday carryEDC
Not best for
Those with larger hands (smaller handle is 3-finger grip)
Locking-blade knife usersLegal jurisdictions prohibiting locking blades
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 retention and toughness thanks to CPM SPY27 steelLightweight and durable G-10 handleConvenient reversible pocket clip for ambidextrous tip-up carrySafe, legal non-locking slipjoint design with ambidextrous one-handed opening
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
Not suitable for users preferring locking bladesLimited blade length (approximately 2.95 inches) for heavy-duty tasks