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Benchmade Mini Crooked River vs Microtech Ultratech Bayonet
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$325Most expensive
US$310Cheapest
Weight
93.32 g (3.29 oz)Lightest
102 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Longest
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
Overall length
200.61 mm (7.90 in)Shortest
212 mm (8.35 in)Longest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.79 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
Elmax or M390
Handle material
Dymondwood stabilized wood with aluminum bolsters
Aluminum
Finish
Satin
Black anodized or bronze anodized (OD Green)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Plunge Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Slide Out The Front (OTF) Double-Action
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Right Hand Tip Up or Tip Down
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHuntingOutdoor use
EDCCollectorsTactical useAutomatics enthusiasts
Not best for
Heavy-Duty & Abusive WorkDeep Concealment
Legal carry restricted areas where OTF autos are prohibited
Common praise
High edge retentionAmbidextrous AXIS lockComfortable stabilized wood handleElegant designLightweight and easy to carry
Quick deployment and retractionReliable, durable spring mechanismHigh grade blade steel optionsErgonomic contoured handlesLightweight yet strong design
Common complaints
Some reports of blade not as sharp as expectedMinor rust spots reported in rare cases
Proprietary mechanism limits repairs to manufacturerMay be illegal in some jurisdictions due to automatic openingHigher price point compared to manual knives
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