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Benchmade Mini Dejavoo vs Spyderco Dodo
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Dodo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 58% 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$195Cheapest
Weight
90.7 g (3.20 oz)Heaviest
82.1 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Longest
52.3 mm (2.06 in)Shortest
Overall length
196.85 mm (7.75 in)Longest
158.8 mm (6.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
111.1 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V stainless steel
CPM M4
Handle material
Black G10 scales with stainless steel and titanium liners and black FRN backspacer
Natural G-10
Finish
Satin finished drop point blade with false top edge
Blade with satin or black DLC finish (varies by variant)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Patented Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Thumb hole manual opening
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip down black stainless steel clip
Reversible Wire Tension Tip-Up
Use case profile
Best for
EDCWeekend carryGeneral utility
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingDetailed/fine cutting
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
Outstanding edge retention and wear resistance of CPM M4 steelStrong and reliable Ball Bearing LockErgonomic handle with finger choilsCompact size with good utility
Common complaints
Some find S30V steel difficult to sharpenPreference for Axis lock over liner lock by some users
Unconventional and unusual appearance may not appeal to allShort blade length under 2 inches