Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Freek vs Microtech Hera II Mini
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$314Cheapest
Weight
77.4 g (2.73 oz)Heaviest
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
179 mm (7.05 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
103 mm (4.06 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.64 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
2.24 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
Bohler M390MK Stainless Steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber, G-10 or Grivory/Versaflex
Aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Satin or Cerakote
Various including Apocalyptic and Black
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Slide
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Out-the-front (OTF) automatic, double-action
Clip type
Standard / Tip-up Clip
Titanium pocket clip with roller ball
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 carryTactical useCombat readinessCollectors
Not best for
Users preferring easier sharpening steels than S90VUsers avoiding potential corrosion without cerakote on M4
Non-automatic knife preference
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
Smooth, reliable dual-action deployment via proprietary Dual Fuel DrivetrainLightweight and compact size suitable for EDCPrecision craftsmanship with quality materialsErgonomic design with improved pocket clip and glass breaker
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
Some users report occasional issues with blade retraction on certain modelsOverall length may exceed 6 inches, potentially not compliant with some regulations
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online