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Benchmade Mini Griptilian vs Spyderco Tenacious
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 31% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% 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$150Most expensive
US$97Cheapest
Weight
79.7 g (2.81 oz)Lightest
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
Overall length
172 mm (6.77 in)Shortest
197 mm (7.76 in)Longest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Nylon
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Satin or non-reflective black oxide coating
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Four-position Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban ProfessionalsOffice EnvironmentsGeneral Cutting Tasks
Daily CarryOutdoor UseBudget Tactical Use
Not best for
Heavy-Duty Outdoor Tasks
Heavy-duty construction workLong term intensive use
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
Incredible value for moneyReal G-10 handles, not cheap plasticAmbidextrous 4-way pocket clipFull flat grind provides excellent slicingSmooth action with bronze washersSolid lockup and good ergonomics
Common complaints
Smaller handle can feel cramped for larger handsAction not very snappy for one-handed opening
8Cr13MoV steel requires more frequent sharpeningLiner lock is less advanced than Compression LockNot a deep-carry pocket clip; knife shows in pocketMade in China, not USA