Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo vs Kershaw Dawnstar
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Dawnstar stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Dawnstar stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 359% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Dawnstar stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Dawnstar stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Dawnstar 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$225Most expensive
US$48.99Cheapest
Weight
90.7 g (3.20 oz)Lightest
96 g (3.39 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
196.85 mm (7.75 in)Shortest
201 mm (7.91 in)Longest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V stainless steel
8Cr13MoV
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
BlackWash coating
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb hole manual opening
Assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Tip down black stainless steel clip
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
EDCWeekend carryGeneral utility
Everyday carryTactical useCutting ropeOpening boxesUtility tasks
Not best for
Heavy-duty stabbingExtreme prying or concrete/sturdy material penetration
Unknown
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
Ergonomic textured handleAssisted opening with flipper for quick blade deploymentHawkbill blade shape effective for rope and box cuttingLightweight with weight-relieving handle pocketsReversible deep-carry pocket clip for ambidextrous carry
Common complaints
Some find S30V steel difficult to sharpenPreference for Axis lock over liner lock by some users
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