Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Griptilian vs Benchmade Mini Presidio II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$150Cheapest
US$225Most expensive
Weight
79.7 g (2.81 oz)Lightest
90.4 g (3.19 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
Overall length
172 mm (6.77 in)Shortest
190 mm (7.48 in)Longest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
110 mm (4.33 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
Nylon
CF-Elite (carbon fiber reinforced nylon polymer)
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban ProfessionalsOffice EnvironmentsGeneral Cutting Tasks
EDC (Every Day Carry)Medium duty camp/bushcraft tasksRobust folder for lightweight carry
Not best for
Heavy-Duty Outdoor Tasks
Heavy chopping or extreme survival tasks
Common praise
Durable and sharp CPM S30V steelSmooth and reliable AXIS lock mechanismCompact and lightweight design suitable for discreet carryAmbidextrous design with reversible clipLifetime warranty and sharpening service by Benchmade
Lightweight yet durable handle materialSmooth and reliable Axis lockSharp, stout drop point blade with good edge retentionAmbidextrous opening and carry optionsSolid quality feel and balance
Common complaints
Smaller handle can feel cramped for larger handsAction not very snappy for one-handed opening
Ergonomics not as comfortable as some competitors (e.g. Mannix 2)