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Benchmade Mini Griptilian vs Kershaw Knockout
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Knockout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% 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$125Cheapest
Weight
79.7 g (2.81 oz)Lightest
96.4 g (3.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
172 mm (6.77 in)Shortest
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
Handle material
Nylon
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with stainless steel sub-frame
Finish
Satin
Stonewash and DLC coating (varies by model)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Sub-frame lock (frame lock variant)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
SpeedSafe assisted opening with thumb studs and flipper
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Four-way reversible deep-carry pocket clip (tip-up, left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban ProfessionalsOffice EnvironmentsGeneral Cutting Tasks
Everyday carryTactical useLaw enforcementFirst respondersOutdoor use
Not best for
Heavy-Duty Outdoor Tasks
Heavy wood carvingHard chopping tasks
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 for its sizeStrong and secure sub-frame lockFast and reliable assisted openingGood corrosion resistanceBalanced design
Common complaints
Smaller handle can feel cramped for larger handsAction not very snappy for one-handed opening
Blade grind not ideal for hard wood carvingSpeedSafe system can be noisy and harder to closeSome hot-spotting of lockbar on index finger
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