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Benchmade Mini Bugout vs WE Knife Mote
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% 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 12% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mote stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mote stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mote stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mote stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bugout 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$199Most expensive
Weight
42.5 g (1.50 oz)Lightest
58.2 g (2.05 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
71.6 mm (2.82 in)Longest
67.6 mm (2.66 in)Shortest
Overall length
165 mm (6.50 in)Longest
157 mm (6.18 in)Shortest
Closed length
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
89.4 mm (3.52 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.6 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S35VN
Handle material
Grivory polymer with stainless steel liners
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Satin or Cerakote
Gray stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Flipper
Clip type
Deep Carry
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Minimalist EDC UsersOffice ProfessionalsOutdoor Enthusiasts For Hiking, Backpacking, Camping
Everyday CarryEDCTactical Knives
Not best for
Those With Larger Hands (smaller Handle Is 3 Finger Grip)
Unknown
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
High Quality Steel And MaterialsSmooth Flipper ActionLightweight And Ergonomic Titanium Handle
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
Discontinued And May Be Hard To FindRight Hand Only Clip And Opening
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