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Benchmade Mini Dejavoo vs Spyderco Chokwe
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$219.95Cheapest
Weight
90.7 g (3.20 oz)Lightest
104.87 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Longest
Overall length
196.85 mm (7.75 in)Shortest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
120.65 mm (4.75 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V stainless steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Black G10 scales with stainless steel and titanium liners and black FRN backspacer
Black G-10 front handle, matte finish stainless back handle
Finish
Satin finished drop point blade with false top edge
Satin Finish
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Thumb hole manual opening
Thumb hole pull
Clip type
Tip down black stainless steel clip
Reversible stainless pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCWeekend carryGeneral utility
Everyday carryPocket carryUtility 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
High quality CPM S30V blade steelComfortable and durable black G-10 handleUnique ethnic-inspired designFrame lock mechanism provides secure locking
Common complaints
Some find S30V steel difficult to sharpenPreference for Axis lock over liner lock by some users
Relatively high price pointWeight might be higher compared to smaller EDC knives