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Benchmade Mini Dejavoo vs Kershaw Epistle
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Epistle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 317% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Epistle 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 9% 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$53.99Cheapest
Weight
90.7 g (3.20 oz)Heaviest
61 g (2.15 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
196.85 mm (7.75 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
2.8 mm (0.11 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
Aluminum
Finish
Satin finished drop point blade with false top edge
Bead-blasted finish, clear anodized handle
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb hole manual opening
Manual opening with thumb stud
Clip type
Tip down black stainless steel clip
Single-position pocketclip (tip-up, right)
Use case profile
Best for
EDCWeekend carryGeneral utility
Everyday carryLightweight tasksMinimalist design appreciation
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
Lightweight and slim designDurable 8Cr13MoV blade steelEasy one-handed manual openingGood corrosion resistanceClear anodized aluminum handle for durability and style
Common complaints
Some find S30V steel difficult to sharpenPreference for Axis lock over liner lock by some users
Discontinued product, limited availability
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