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Benchmade Mini Griptilian vs Benchmade Valet
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Valet stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% 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 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Valet stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Valet stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Valet 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 Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Valet 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$150Cheapest
US$205Most expensive
Weight
79.7 g (2.81 oz)Heaviest
61.8 g (2.18 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
75.2 mm (2.96 in)Longest
Overall length
172 mm (6.77 in)Longest
169.9 mm (6.69 in)Shortest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
94.7 mm (3.73 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.51 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
Bohler M390 stainless steel
Handle material
Nylon
Gray G10
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Manual opening
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Tip-up, reversible (right/left)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban ProfessionalsOffice EnvironmentsGeneral Cutting Tasks
Everyday carryGent's knife use
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
High quality M390 blade steelSmooth AXIS locking mechanismComfortable gray G10 handleReversible pocket clip for tip-up carry
Common complaints
Smaller handle can feel cramped for larger handsAction not very snappy for one-handed opening
Unknown