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Benchmade Mini Dejavoo vs Kershaw Appa
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Appa stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Appa stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Appa stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 582% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa 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.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 18% 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$33Cheapest
Weight
90.7 g (3.20 oz)Heaviest
57 g (2.01 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Longest
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
Overall length
196.85 mm (7.75 in)Longest
165 mm (6.50 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)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V stainless steel
Stainless steel
Handle material
Black G10 scales with stainless steel and titanium liners and black FRN backspacer
Glass-filled nylon
Finish
Satin finished drop point blade with false top edge
Black-oxide coated blade
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb hole manual opening
Assisted opening (SpeedSafe)
Clip type
Tip down black stainless steel clip
Reversible pocketclip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCWeekend carryGeneral utility
Everyday carryLightweight tactical useEDC tasks like opening packages, cutting rope
Not best for
Heavy-duty stabbingExtreme prying or concrete/sturdy material penetration
Heavy batoningPryingHeavy-duty tasks
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
Lightweight and nimbleGood edge retention for priceSecure liner lockComfortable textured handleAffordable tactical design
Common complaints
Some find S30V steel difficult to sharpenPreference for Axis lock over liner lock by some users
Handle material feels plasticky to some usersNot suitable for heavy prying or batoningBlade thickness not specified
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