Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Griptilian vs Benchmade Pardue 530
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Pardue 530 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Pardue 530 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Pardue 530 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Pardue 530 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Pardue 530 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Pardue 530 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% 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$150Most expensive
US$120Cheapest
Weight
79.7 g (2.81 oz)Heaviest
53.3 g (1.88 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
82.6 mm (3.25 in)Longest
Overall length
172 mm (6.77 in)Shortest
188.5 mm (7.42 in)Longest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
105.9 mm (4.17 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
Nylon
Black Grivory
Finish
Satin
Satin or Black Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Manual opening, dual thumb studs
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Standard reversible steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban ProfessionalsOffice EnvironmentsGeneral Cutting Tasks
Every Day CarryOutdoorTactical
Not best for
Heavy-Duty Outdoor Tasks
Unknown
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 and slim designDurable 154CM blade steelAmbidextrous AXIS lock and thumb studsReversible pocket clip for left or right carry
Common complaints
Smaller handle can feel cramped for larger handsAction not very snappy for one-handed opening
Unknown