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Benchmade Mini Griptilian vs Kershaw Scallion
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% 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 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% 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 Scallion stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 23% 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$159.95Most expensive
Weight
79.7 g (2.81 oz)Heaviest
76.56 g (2.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Longest
60.33 mm (2.38 in)Shortest
Overall length
172 mm (6.77 in)Longest
149.23 mm (5.88 in)Shortest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
Damascus
Handle material
Nylon
Stainless Steel
Finish
Satin
Bead blasted stainless steel handle; Damascus blade finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
SpeedSafe assisted opening
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Removable pocket clip for tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban ProfessionalsOffice EnvironmentsGeneral Cutting Tasks
Everyday useEveryday Carry (EDC)
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
Easy to open with assisted SpeedSafe mechanismStrong frame lock for one-handed operationAttractive Damascus blade and bead blasted handle finishRemovable pocket clip and lanyard hole for carry options
Common complaints
Smaller handle can feel cramped for larger handsAction not very snappy for one-handed opening
Unknown
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