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Benchmade Mini Griptilian vs Spyderco Pacific Salt 2
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 3% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% 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 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Pacific Salt 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Pacific Salt 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Pacific Salt 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Pacific Salt 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 30% 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$171Most expensive
Weight
79.7 g (2.81 oz)Lightest
82.2 g (2.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
96 mm (3.78 in)Longest
Overall length
172 mm (6.77 in)Shortest
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
H-2 stainless steel
Handle material
Nylon
FRN
Finish
Satin
Tumbled or black coated (variant dependent)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Lockback
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Four-position reversible pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban ProfessionalsOffice EnvironmentsGeneral Cutting Tasks
Saltwater environmentsEveryday carryMarine useOutdoor activities
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
Exceptional corrosion resistanceLightweight and ergonomic handleReliable lockback mechanismVersatile blade edge options (PlainEdge and SpyderEdge)Four-position pocket clip for versatile carry
Common complaints
Smaller handle can feel cramped for larger handsAction not very snappy for one-handed opening
Some users find the blade thickness thin for heavy-duty tasks