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Benchmade Mini Dejavoo vs Benchmade Mini Freek
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$225Cheapest
US$340Most expensive
Weight
90.7 g (3.20 oz)Heaviest
77.4 g (2.73 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
196.85 mm (7.75 in)Longest
179 mm (7.05 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
2.64 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V stainless steel
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
Handle material
Black G10 scales with stainless steel and titanium liners and black FRN backspacer
Carbon Fiber, G-10 or Grivory/Versaflex
Finish
Satin finished drop point blade with false top edge
Satin or Cerakote
Lock type
Liner Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb hole manual opening
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip down black stainless steel clip
Standard / Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCWeekend carryGeneral utility
Everyday carry (EDC)Comfortable pocket carryPremium folding knife usersUsers desiring excellent edge retention with S90V or abrasion resistance with M4
Not best for
Heavy-duty stabbingExtreme prying or concrete/sturdy material penetration
Users preferring easier sharpening steels than S90VUsers avoiding potential corrosion without cerakote on M4
Common praise
Well-made and sturdy constructionExcellent blade steel (S30V) with good edge retentionSecure and smooth liner lockErgonomic G10 handle with good gripLightweight and handy size for EDC
Excellent ergonomics and comfort in handRobust Axis lock mechanismPremium steel options with great edge retentionAttractive and premium handle materialsCompact and lightweight for easy pocket carry
Common complaints
Some find S30V steel difficult to sharpenPreference for Axis lock over liner lock by some users
S90V steel difficult to sharpenM4 steel prone to corrosion if not properly cared for (unless cerakoted)Handle scales may feel thick or texturized