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Benchmade Mini Freek vs Spyderco Shaman
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Shaman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% 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$240Cheapest
Weight
77.4 g (2.73 oz)Lightest
147.4 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Overall length
179 mm (7.05 in)Shortest
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
Closed length
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
119 mm (4.69 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.64 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
CTS BD1N or CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Carbon Fiber, G-10 or Grivory/Versaflex
FRN or G-10
Finish
Satin or Cerakote
DLC coating or Plain finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Standard / Tip-up Clip
Four-position Reversible Tip-up 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 carryCampingOutdoor fieldworkTactical use
Not best for
Users preferring easier sharpening steels than S90VUsers avoiding potential corrosion without cerakote on M4
Heavy-duty prying
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 strong designVersatile carry options with four-position clipSuperior edge retention especially with MagnaCut steelGood grip texture on handle materialsReliable and safe Compression Lock mechanism
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 models heavier than othersNot suitable for prying tasksLimited blade length for some heavy users