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Benchmade Mini Griptilian vs Benchmade Seven Ten
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 67% 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 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 38% 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$450Most expensive
Weight
79.7 g (2.81 oz)Lightest
146 g (5.15 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Overall length
172 mm (6.77 in)Shortest
228 mm (8.98 in)Longest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S90V or CPM MagnaCut or Fafnir-pattern Damascus
Handle material
Nylon
Anodized aluminum or Titanium
Finish
Satin
Matte/FDE PVD
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban ProfessionalsOffice EnvironmentsGeneral Cutting Tasks
EDC (everyday carry)Camping
Not best for
Heavy-Duty Outdoor Tasks
Office EnvironmentsPrecision Whittling/WoodworkingDemanding Prying 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
High-quality blade steels with strong edge retentionRobust and refined axis lock mechanismPremium anodized aluminum handle for good grip and durabilityGood size and weight for EDC use
Common complaints
Smaller handle can feel cramped for larger handsAction not very snappy for one-handed opening
Price is on the high sideLimited edition models can be very expensive