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Benchmade Mini Griptilian vs Spyderco Rubicon
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 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 10% 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$150
Unknown
Weight
79.7 g (2.81 oz)Lightest
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
77 mm (3.03 in)Longest
Overall length
172 mm (6.77 in)Shortest
189 mm (7.44 in)Longest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
113 mm (4.45 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
Nylon
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Flipper, thumb hole
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Tip-up (right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban ProfessionalsOffice EnvironmentsGeneral Cutting Tasks
Everyday carryLightweight EDCCollector's piece with premium finish
Not best for
Heavy-Duty Outdoor Tasks
Heavy-duty utility workTasks requiring larger blade size
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
Beautiful carbon fibre handleGreat flipper actionEase of opening the knife for maintenanceNice blade shapeHigh quality carbon fiber handle finish
Common complaints
Smaller handle can feel cramped for larger handsAction not very snappy for one-handed opening
Some minor issues noted in reviews but outweighed by positives