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Benchmade Mini Griptilian vs Cold Steel Engage 3.5
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 58% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% 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 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Engage 3.5 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Engage 3.5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 136% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Engage 3.5 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Engage 3.5 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% 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$174.99Most expensive
Weight
79.7 g (2.81 oz)Lightest
187.93 g (6.63 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
172 mm (6.77 in)Shortest
184 mm (7.24 in)Longest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.8 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S35VN Stainless Steel
Handle material
Nylon
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Atlas Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban ProfessionalsOffice EnvironmentsGeneral Cutting Tasks
Everyday carryEDC workhorseTactical applicationsDetailed and precise cutting
Not best for
Heavy-Duty Outdoor Tasks
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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
Exceptional edge retention of S35VN steelReliable and strong Atlas LockErgonomic G10 handle provides secure gripAmbidextrous operation and clipGood blade length for precise cutting
Common complaints
Smaller handle can feel cramped for larger handsAction not very snappy for one-handed opening
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