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Benchmade Mini Griptilian vs Spyderco Paramilitary 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% 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 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% 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$151.5Most expensive
Weight
79.7 g (2.81 oz)Heaviest
78 g (2.75 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
172 mm (6.77 in)Shortest
211 mm (8.31 in)Longest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CTS BD1N
Handle material
Nylon
FRN
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Wire Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban ProfessionalsOffice EnvironmentsGeneral Cutting Tasks
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical and utility cuttingOutdoor and field tasksHeavy-duty cutting
Not best for
Heavy-Duty Outdoor Tasks
Heavy-Duty Prying and TwistingDeep-Pocket/Low-Profile CarrySmall Hands or Glove Use
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 comfortable handleVery good blade steel balance of edge retention and toughnessStrong and reliable compression lockAmbidextrous use with thumb hole opening and reversible clip
Common complaints
Smaller handle can feel cramped for larger handsAction not very snappy for one-handed opening
Fragile TipLow Blade-to-Handle RatioCleaning Difficulty