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Benchmade Mini Griptilian vs Spyderco Chokwe
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 24% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% 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 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 29% 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$219.95Most expensive
Weight
79.7 g (2.81 oz)Lightest
104.87 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Longest
Overall length
172 mm (6.77 in)Shortest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
120.65 mm (4.75 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
Nylon
Black G-10 front handle, matte finish stainless back handle
Finish
Satin
Satin Finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb hole pull
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Reversible stainless pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban ProfessionalsOffice EnvironmentsGeneral Cutting Tasks
Everyday CarryPocket CarryUtility Tasks
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
High Quality CPM S30V Blade SteelComfortable And Durable Black G 10 HandleUnique Ethnic Inspired DesignFrame Lock Mechanism Provides Secure Locking
Common complaints
Smaller Handle Can Feel Cramped For Larger HandsAction Not Very Snappy For One Handed Opening
Relatively High Price PointWeight Might Be Higher Compared To Smaller EDC Knives
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