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Benchmade Mini Griptilian vs Spyderco Stretch 2
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 24% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% 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 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% 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 Stretch 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 18% 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$168.75Most expensive
Weight
79.7 g (2.81 oz)Lightest
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
87 mm (3.43 in)Longest
Overall length
172 mm (6.77 in)Shortest
207 mm (8.15 in)Longest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
120 mm (4.72 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
Bohler-Uddeholm K390 tool steel
Handle material
Nylon
FRN
Finish
Satin
Tumbled
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Lockback
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
4-position steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban ProfessionalsOffice EnvironmentsGeneral Cutting Tasks
EDCHikingCampingHunting
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
Great edge retention with K390 steelLightweight and ergonomic with secure gripGood size for EDC and outdoor use
Common complaints
Smaller handle can feel cramped for larger handsAction not very snappy for one-handed opening
Some reports of slight blade sloppiness when openingHandle feel not preferred by all users