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Benchmade Mini Dejavoo vs Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2
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 27% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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$225Cheapest
US$296Most expensive
Weight
90.7 g (3.20 oz)Lightest
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Overall length
196.85 mm (7.75 in)Shortest
213 mm (8.39 in)Longest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V stainless steel
CPM-M4 tool steel
Handle material
Black G10 scales with stainless steel and titanium liners and black FRN backspacer
Carbon Fiber/G10 Laminate
Finish
Satin finished drop point blade with false top edge
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb hole manual opening
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip down black stainless steel clip
Ambidextrous 4-Position Pocket Clip (Tip-Up/Tip-Down, Left or Right)
Use case profile
Best for
EDCWeekend carryGeneral utility
EDCHeavy-duty slicingTough cutting tasks
Not best for
Heavy-duty stabbingExtreme prying or concrete/sturdy material penetration
Environments requiring low-maintenance stainless steel blades
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
Excellent edge retentionVery sharp out of the boxRobust construction and feelSmooth action with phosphor bronze washersAmbidextrous carry options
Common complaints
Some find S30V steel difficult to sharpenPreference for Axis lock over liner lock by some users
Requires diligent maintenance to avoid corrosionHandle ergonomics can feel blocky and less refinedHeavier and thicker compared to some other EDC foldersNot a discreet carry due to clip style and size