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Benchmade Mini Griptilian vs Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Tanto
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 6% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 65% 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 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Tanto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 183% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Tanto 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.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Tanto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$425Most expensive
Weight
79.7 g (2.81 oz)Lightest
85 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Longest
71 mm (2.80 in)Shortest
Overall length
172 mm (6.77 in)Longest
167 mm (6.57 in)Shortest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.25 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Nylon
Titanium
Finish
Satin
Stonewash blade finish, glass blasted titanium handle
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame Lock with Ceramic Ball Interface
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Offset titanium pocket clip mounted at the butt end
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban ProfessionalsOffice EnvironmentsGeneral Cutting Tasks
Everyday CarryTactical 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
Premium blade steel CPM MagnaCutRobust and smooth frame lock with ceramic ball interfaceHigh-quality titanium handle with glass blasted finishErgonomic design and precise manufacturingMade in the USA
Common complaints
Smaller handle can feel cramped for larger handsAction not very snappy for one-handed opening
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