Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Crooked River vs Microtech LUDT Tanto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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$325
US$325
Weight
93.32 g (3.29 oz)Lightest
98 g (3.46 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
87 mm (3.43 in)Longest
Overall length
200.61 mm (7.90 in)Shortest
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.79 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
Böhler M390MK Stainless Steel
Handle material
Dymondwood stabilized wood with aluminum bolsters
6061-T6 Aluminum with 3M Traction Tape Inserts
Finish
Satin
Black coating or DLC coating (varies by version)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Button Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Push button automatic (out-the-side)
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Tip-Up, right carry stainless steel
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHuntingOutdoor use
Tactical useEveryday Carry (EDC)MilitaryHuntingStealth applications
Not best for
Heavy-Duty & Abusive WorkDeep Concealment
Non-automatic knife users
Common praise
High edge retentionAmbidextrous AXIS lockComfortable stabilized wood handleElegant designLightweight and easy to carry
Robust and reliable automatic deploymentSuperior edge retention and corrosion resistance of M390MK steelLightweight yet strong aluminum handle with ergonomic designSmooth and fast action with silica carbide bearing systemQuality craftsmanship and modern upgrades
Common complaints
Some reports of blade not as sharp as expectedMinor rust spots reported in rare cases
Limited to right-hand carry with tip-up clipPush-button automatic may be restricted or prohibited in some jurisdictionsSome users prefer non-automatic or manual knives for safety or legal reasons
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