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Benchmade Mini Griptilian vs Benchmade Proper
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Proper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Proper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Proper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian 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$150Most expensive
US$135Cheapest
Weight
79.7 g (2.81 oz)Heaviest
66 g (2.33 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Longest
72.6 mm (2.86 in)Shortest
Overall length
172 mm (6.77 in)Longest
170 mm (6.69 in)Shortest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM-S30V or CPM-S90V stainless steel
Handle material
Nylon
G10, Micarta, or Carbon Fiber
Finish
Satin
Stonewash or satin finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Slip joint
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Nail nick
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban ProfessionalsOffice EnvironmentsGeneral Cutting Tasks
Everyday carryLightweight EDC tasksCollectors of traditional style knives
Not best for
Heavy-Duty Outdoor Tasks
Heavy-duty or hard use tasksTactical applications requiring a locking blade
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
High quality CPM-S30V or CPM-S90V blade steelLightweight and thin with excellent blade-to-handle ratioWell designed handle with good grip and ergonomicsDisassemblable with torx screws for maintenanceClassic and charming traditional knife aesthetics
Common complaints
Smaller handle can feel cramped for larger handsAction not very snappy for one-handed opening
Lacks a locking mechanism (non-locking slip joint)Price can be high compared to other traditional knivesSofter action compared to some slip jointsEdge can be slightly chip prone due to steel type