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Benchmade Mini Freek vs Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 132% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight 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.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$146.25Cheapest
Weight
77.4 g (2.73 oz)Heaviest
68 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
179 mm (7.05 in)Longest
177 mm (6.97 in)Shortest
Closed length
103 mm (4.06 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.64 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
CPM SPY27
Handle material
Carbon Fiber, G-10 or Grivory/Versaflex
FRN
Finish
Satin or Cerakote
Satin or Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Round Hole
Clip type
Standard / Tip-up Clip
Four-position Ambidextrous Pocket Clip
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 carryOutdoor adventuresProfessional use
Not best for
Users preferring easier sharpening steels than S90VUsers avoiding potential corrosion without cerakote on M4
Heavy-duty hard useGloved useOne-handed deployment
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
Lightweight yet strongExcellent edge retention and toughnessSmooth and reliable lock mechanismAmbidextrous clip for versatile 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
Stiff ActionGritty Feeling"Toy-Like" FeelLack of Steel Liners