Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Crooked River vs Spyderco Amalgam
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 24% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% 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$325Cheapest
US$330Most expensive
Weight
93.32 g (3.29 oz)Lightest
122.08 g (4.31 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Longest
Overall length
200.61 mm (7.90 in)Shortest
226.06 mm (8.90 in)Longest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
129.54 mm (5.10 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.79 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.51 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
Dymondwood stabilized wood with aluminum bolsters
Carbon fiber/G-10 laminate with nested, skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Satin
Full-flat grind
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Index-finger flipper opener and Trademark Round Hole
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Four-position pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHuntingOutdoor use
Everyday carryHuntingCampingHikingSurvivalTactical use
Not best for
Heavy-Duty & Abusive WorkDeep Concealment
Unknown
Common praise
High edge retentionAmbidextrous AXIS lockComfortable stabilized wood handleElegant designLightweight and easy to carry
Smooth opening action with ball-bearing washersStrong and reliable Compression LockLightweight yet durable handle constructionAmbidextrous carry options with four-position clip
Common complaints
Some reports of blade not as sharp as expectedMinor rust spots reported in rare cases
Unknown