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Benchmade Mini Griptilian vs Spyderco Sliverax

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Spyderco Sliverax stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Spyderco Sliverax stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Spyderco Sliverax stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Spyderco Sliverax 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.

Benchmade Mini Griptilian — Blade length: 74 mm (2.91 in)Benchmade Mini Griptilian — Overall length: 172 mm (6.77 in)Benchmade Mini Griptilian — Closed length: 98 mm (3.86 in)Benchmade Mini Griptilian — Blade thickness: 3 mm (0.12 in)Benchmade Mini Griptilian — Weight: 79.7 g (2.81 oz)Benchmade Mini Griptilian — Retail price: US$150Spyderco Sliverax — Blade length: 88.4 mm (3.48 in)Spyderco Sliverax — Overall length: 203.2 mm (8.00 in)Spyderco Sliverax — Closed length: 117.9 mm (4.64 in)Spyderco Sliverax — Blade thickness: 3.51 mm (0.14 in)Spyderco Sliverax — Weight: 93.5 g (3.30 oz)Spyderco Sliverax — Retail price: US$270Blade lengthOverall lengthClosed lengthBlade thicknessWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$150Cheapest
US$270Most expensive
Weight
79.7 g (2.81 oz)Lightest
93.5 g (3.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
88.4 mm (3.48 in)Longest
Overall length
172 mm (6.77 in)Shortest
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Longest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
117.9 mm (4.64 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.51 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
Nylon
Carbon Fiber, G-10
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Flipper, Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Wire pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban ProfessionalsOffice EnvironmentsGeneral Cutting Tasks
Everyday carry (EDC)
Not best for
!Heavy-Duty Outdoor Tasks
Unknown
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
Slim profile and lightweight designExcellent ergonomics and comfortable handleStrong and easy to operate compression lockVersatile one-handed opening with flipper and thumb holeGood edge retention and cutting leverage
Common complaints
Smaller handle can feel cramped for larger handsAction not very snappy for one-handed opening
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