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Benchmade Mini Griptilian vs Spyderco Persistence
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 15% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Persistence stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Persistence stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$30Cheapest
Weight
79.7 g (2.81 oz)Lightest
94 g (3.32 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Longest
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
Overall length
172 mm (6.77 in)Shortest
174 mm (6.85 in)Longest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
105 mm (4.13 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Nylon
FRN or G-10
Finish
Satin
PlainEdge or Black Oxide coated variants
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Spyderco round hole
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Four-position pocket clip (tip-up/tip-down, left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban ProfessionalsOffice EnvironmentsGeneral Cutting Tasks
Everyday carryEDCCampingHuntingUtilityTactical use
Not best for
Heavy-Duty Outdoor Tasks
Heavy batoning or intensive wood chopping
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
Secure grip with textured handleSmooth deployment with round holeSolid liner lock and ambidextrous clipGood edge retention for priceLightweight and compact
Common complaints
Smaller handle can feel cramped for larger handsAction not very snappy for one-handed opening
G-10 handle can feel rough or less comfortable for long tasks8Cr13MoV steel requires maintenance in corrosive environmentsNot ideal for heavy-duty batoning or wood choppingSerrated edges can be harder to sharpen