Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Crooked River vs Spyderco SpydieChef
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 14% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River 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 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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$318Cheapest
Weight
93.32 g (3.29 oz)Lightest
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Longest
84 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
Overall length
200.61 mm (7.90 in)Longest
198 mm (7.80 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
113 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.79 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
LC200N
Handle material
Dymondwood stabilized wood with aluminum bolsters
Titanium
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Spyderco hole for ambidextrous one hand opening
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Reversible wire clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHuntingOutdoor use
Everyday carryCampingKitchen tasksWater environment 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
Excellent corrosion resistanceErgonomic and balanced designSharp, precise cutting abilityVersatile for kitchen and EDC use
Common complaints
Some reports of blade not as sharp as expectedMinor rust spots reported in rare cases
Requires careful handling when closing to avoid thumb injuryNeeds some loosening for optimal flick opening