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Benchmade Mini Crooked River vs Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 103% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt 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 heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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$159.95Cheapest
Weight
93.32 g (3.29 oz)Heaviest
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
200.61 mm (7.90 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.79 mm (0.11 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
Dymondwood stabilized wood with aluminum bolsters
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Satin
Satin finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Ball joint slipjoint (non-locking)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Tip-up pocket clip, reversible/ambidextrous
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHuntingOutdoor use
Everyday carry in regions with restrictive carry lawsTactical usePrecision cutting
Not best for
Heavy-Duty & Abusive WorkDeep Concealment
Heavy-duty chopping tasksFixed blade knife uses
Common praise
High edge retentionAmbidextrous AXIS lockComfortable stabilized wood handleElegant designLightweight and easy to carry
High-quality CPM-S30V steel bladeInnovative ball joint slipjoint lock system with half-stopLightweight carbon fiber handleLegal carry blade length under 3 inchesErgonomic finger choil enhances safety and grip
Common complaints
Some reports of blade not as sharp as expectedMinor rust spots reported in rare cases
Non-locking slipjoint may not suit users desiring locking mechanismLack of sheath or pouch included