Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo vs Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$143.25Cheapest
Weight
90.7 g (3.20 oz)Heaviest
82 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
Overall length
196.85 mm (7.75 in)Shortest
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V stainless steel
CTS BD1N
Handle material
Black G10 scales with stainless steel and titanium liners and black FRN backspacer
FRCP
Finish
Satin finished drop point blade with false top edge
Satin or Diamond-Like Carbon
Lock type
Liner Lock
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Thumb hole manual opening
Round Hole
Clip type
Tip down black stainless steel clip
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCWeekend carryGeneral utility
Everyday carryTactical useAmbidextrous operationOne-handed openingLightweight folding knives
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
Excellent ambidextrous design with reversible clip and round hole openingLightweight and ergonomic handle design with secure gripStrong and smooth Ball Bearing Lock mechanismHigh-quality CTS BD1N blade steel with good cutting performance
Common complaints
Some find S30V steel difficult to sharpenPreference for Axis lock over liner lock by some users
Unknown