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Benchmade Mini Griptilian vs Spyderco Dragonfly 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Dragonfly 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Dragonfly 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Dragonfly 2 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.
Spyderco Dragonfly 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 134% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dragonfly 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dragonfly 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 28% 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$119Cheapest
Weight
79.7 g (2.81 oz)Heaviest
34 g (1.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Longest
58 mm (2.28 in)Shortest
Overall length
172 mm (6.77 in)Longest
142 mm (5.59 in)Shortest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM SPY27
Handle material
Nylon
FRN
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Deep Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban ProfessionalsOffice EnvironmentsGeneral Cutting Tasks
Everyday CarryLightweight usage
Not best for
Heavy-Duty Outdoor Tasks
Legal to carry in Germany
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 compact sizeQuality blade steel and constructionConvertible deep carry clip
Common complaints
Smaller handle can feel cramped for larger handsAction not very snappy for one-handed opening
Not legal to carry in Germany