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Benchmade Mini Griptilian vs Spyderco Shaman
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 46% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% 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 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 23% 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$240Most expensive
Weight
79.7 g (2.81 oz)Lightest
147.4 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Overall length
172 mm (6.77 in)Shortest
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
119 mm (4.69 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 or CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Nylon
FRN or G-10
Finish
Satin
DLC coating or Plain finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Four-position Reversible Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban ProfessionalsOffice EnvironmentsGeneral Cutting Tasks
Everyday carryCampingOutdoor fieldworkTactical use
Not best for
Heavy-Duty Outdoor Tasks
Heavy-duty prying
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 yet strong designVersatile carry options with four-position clipSuperior edge retention especially with MagnaCut steelGood grip texture on handle materialsReliable and safe Compression Lock mechanism
Common complaints
Smaller handle can feel cramped for larger handsAction not very snappy for one-handed opening
Some models heavier than othersNot suitable for prying tasksLimited blade length for some heavy users