Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Griptilian vs Kershaw Decibel
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Decibel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Decibel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Decibel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 295% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Decibel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Decibel 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 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Decibel stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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$150Most expensive
US$38Cheapest
Weight
79.7 g (2.81 oz)Heaviest
77 g (2.72 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
Overall length
172 mm (6.77 in)Longest
168 mm (6.61 in)Shortest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Nylon
Stainless Steel with Titanium Carbo-Nitride Coating
Finish
Satin
Titanium Carbo-Nitride Coating
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Reversible Tip-Up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban ProfessionalsOffice EnvironmentsGeneral Cutting Tasks
Everyday Carry
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
Lightweight And Slim Design For Comfortable Everyday CarryDurable Titanium Carbo Nitride Coating On Blade And HandleReversible Pocket Clip For Tip Up CarrySecure Frame Lock And Ambidextrous Thumb Stud OpeningModern Sci Fi Inspired Aesthetics
Common complaints
Smaller Handle Can Feel Cramped For Larger HandsAction Not Very Snappy For One Handed Opening
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