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Benchmade Mini Griptilian vs Kershaw Tumbler
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Tumbler stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Tumbler stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Tumbler stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Tumbler stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Tumbler stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% 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 Tumbler 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$118.99Cheapest
Weight
79.7 g (2.81 oz)Heaviest
73.71 g (2.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
172 mm (6.77 in)Shortest
188 mm (7.40 in)Longest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
D2
Handle material
Nylon
G10 with carbon fiber overlay
Finish
Satin
Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Sub-frame Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Manual with KVT ball-bearing system and flipper
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Reversible deep-carry, tip-up, right or left hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban ProfessionalsOffice EnvironmentsGeneral Cutting Tasks
Everyday CarryOutdoorWork
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
Durable handle material with integrated carbon fiber overlayLong-lasting edge retention and corrosion resistance due to D2 blade steelSmooth manual opening with KVT ball-bearing systemReversible deep-carry pocket clip offers convenient carry options
Common complaints
Smaller handle can feel cramped for larger handsAction not very snappy for one-handed opening
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