Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo vs Benchmade Proper
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Proper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Proper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Proper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo 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$225Most expensive
US$135Cheapest
Weight
90.7 g (3.20 oz)Heaviest
66 g (2.33 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Longest
72.6 mm (2.86 in)Shortest
Overall length
196.85 mm (7.75 in)Longest
170 mm (6.69 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V stainless steel
CPM-S30V or CPM-S90V stainless steel
Handle material
Black G10 scales with stainless steel and titanium liners and black FRN backspacer
G10, Micarta, or Carbon Fiber
Finish
Satin finished drop point blade with false top edge
Stonewash or satin finish
Lock type
Liner Lock
Slip joint
Opening method
Thumb hole manual opening
Nail nick
Clip type
Tip down black stainless steel clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
EDCWeekend carryGeneral utility
Everyday carryLightweight EDC tasksCollectors of traditional style knives
Not best for
Heavy-duty stabbingExtreme prying or concrete/sturdy material penetration
Heavy-duty or hard use tasksTactical applications requiring a locking blade
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
High quality CPM-S30V or CPM-S90V blade steelLightweight and thin with excellent blade-to-handle ratioWell designed handle with good grip and ergonomicsDisassemblable with torx screws for maintenanceClassic and charming traditional knife aesthetics
Common complaints
Some find S30V steel difficult to sharpenPreference for Axis lock over liner lock by some users
Lacks a locking mechanism (non-locking slip joint)Price can be high compared to other traditional knivesSofter action compared to some slip jointsEdge can be slightly chip prone due to steel type