Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Freek vs Benchmade Valet
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Valet stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Valet stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Valet stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Valet stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Valet stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Valet stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$340Most expensive
US$205Cheapest
Weight
77.4 g (2.73 oz)Heaviest
61.8 g (2.18 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
75.2 mm (2.96 in)Shortest
Overall length
179 mm (7.05 in)Longest
169.9 mm (6.69 in)Shortest
Closed length
103 mm (4.06 in)Longest
94.7 mm (3.73 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.64 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
2.51 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
Bohler M390 stainless steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber, G-10 or Grivory/Versaflex
Gray G10
Finish
Satin or Cerakote
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Manual opening
Clip type
Standard / Tip-up Clip
Tip-up, reversible (right/left)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Comfortable pocket carryPremium folding knife usersUsers desiring excellent edge retention with S90V or abrasion resistance with M4
Everyday carryGent's knife use
Not best for
Users preferring easier sharpening steels than S90VUsers avoiding potential corrosion without cerakote on M4
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent ergonomics and comfort in handRobust Axis lock mechanismPremium steel options with great edge retentionAttractive and premium handle materialsCompact and lightweight for easy pocket carry
High quality M390 blade steelSmooth AXIS locking mechanismComfortable gray G10 handleReversible pocket clip for tip-up carry
Common complaints
S90V steel difficult to sharpenM4 steel prone to corrosion if not properly cared for (unless cerakoted)Handle scales may feel thick or texturized
Unknown