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Benchmade Mini Griptilian vs Spyderco Endela
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 12% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Endela stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Endela stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endela stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endela stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endela stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% 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$138.25Cheapest
Weight
79.7 g (2.81 oz)Lightest
91 g (3.21 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
Overall length
172 mm (6.77 in)Shortest
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
119 mm (4.69 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
K390 (MICROCLEAN)
Handle material
Nylon
FRN
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Manual
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Ambidextrous 4-position pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban ProfessionalsOffice EnvironmentsGeneral Cutting Tasks
Everyday carryEDCGeneral outdoor useTacticalCamping
Not best for
Heavy-Duty Outdoor Tasks
Heavy-duty 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
Excellent edge retention due to K390 steelLightweight and well-balancedStrong and secure back lockErgonomic blue FRN handle with good gripVersatile clip carry options
Common complaints
Smaller handle can feel cramped for larger handsAction not very snappy for one-handed opening
Some models use different steels (VG-10, CPM SPY27) which may confuse buyersLimited availability at certain price pointsNot suitable for heavy-duty chopping