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Benchmade Mini Griptilian vs Benchmade Volli
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 35% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% 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 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Volli stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Volli stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Volli stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Volli stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$215Most expensive
Weight
79.7 g (2.81 oz)Lightest
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
79 mm (3.11 in)Longest
Overall length
172 mm (6.77 in)Shortest
196 mm (7.72 in)Longest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.6 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
Nylon
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb stud with spring assist
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Split arrow tip-up, ambidextrous
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban ProfessionalsOffice EnvironmentsGeneral Cutting Tasks
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useLaw enforcement and military applications
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
Excellent build qualitySharp and durable CPM S30V steelComfortable textured G-10 handleSmooth and fast assisted openingStrong axis lock mechanismAmbidextrous tip-up pocket clip
Common complaints
Smaller handle can feel cramped for larger handsAction not very snappy for one-handed opening
Handle texture can be aggressive on pocketsRelatively high price for size