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Benchmade Mini Griptilian vs Spyderco UK Penknife
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$135Cheapest
Weight
79.7 g (2.81 oz)Heaviest
63 g (2.22 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
75 mm (2.95 in)Longest
Overall length
172 mm (6.77 in)Shortest
175 mm (6.89 in)Longest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
100 mm (3.94 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM SPY27 stainless steel
Handle material
Nylon
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Satin-finished blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
SlipIt (non-locking)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
One-handed opening via Spyderco Trademark Round Hole
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Deep-pocket wire clip, reversible for ambidextrous tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban ProfessionalsOffice EnvironmentsGeneral Cutting Tasks
Everyday carryEDC
Not best for
Heavy-Duty Outdoor Tasks
Locking-blade knife usersLegal jurisdictions prohibiting locking blades
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 edge retention and toughness thanks to CPM SPY27 steelLightweight and durable G-10 handleConvenient reversible pocket clip for ambidextrous tip-up carrySafe, legal non-locking slipjoint design with ambidextrous one-handed opening
Common complaints
Smaller handle can feel cramped for larger handsAction not very snappy for one-handed opening
Not suitable for users preferring locking bladesLimited blade length (approximately 2.95 inches) for heavy-duty tasks