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Benchmade Mini Griptilian vs Spyderco Salt 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% 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 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the longest option for overall 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$150Cheapest
US$154Most expensive
Weight
79.7 g (2.81 oz)Heaviest
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
Overall length
172 mm (6.77 in)Shortest
182.88 mm (7.20 in)Longest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
LC200N
Handle material
Nylon
FRN
Finish
Satin
Unknown
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Round hole in blade
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Black-coated titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban ProfessionalsOffice EnvironmentsGeneral Cutting Tasks
Saltwater and humid environmentsEveryday carryMarine useOutdoor useFishingDiving
Not best for
Heavy-Duty Outdoor Tasks
Heavy-duty chopping or survival 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 corrosion resistance with LC200N steelComfortable grip with textured fiberglass reinforced nylon handleSecure lock with back lock mechanismLightweight for everyday carryMarine-grade hardware resists rust in harsh environments
Common complaints
Smaller handle can feel cramped for larger handsAction not very snappy for one-handed opening
Price is relatively high compared to standard folding knivesLimited blade thickness specs publicly available