Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Loco vs Benchmade Mini Presidio II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$355Most expensive
US$225Cheapest
Weight
126.68 g (4.47 oz)Heaviest
90.4 g (3.19 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Longest
190 mm (7.48 in)Shortest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.68 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
CF-Elite (carbon fiber reinforced nylon polymer)
Finish
Stonewashed (blade), black (blade finish variant)
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryBackup knifeTactical use
EDC (Every Day Carry)Medium duty camp/bushcraft tasksRobust folder for lightweight carry
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy chopping or extreme survival tasks
Common praise
Solid and robust build qualityPremium materials such as CPM-S30V steel and G10 handleEasy and ambidextrous one-handed opening via thumb holeReliable AXIS locking mechanismComfortable and secure grip with milled G-10 scalesReversible deep carry clip for convenient pocket carry
Lightweight yet durable handle materialSmooth and reliable Axis lockSharp, stout drop point blade with good edge retentionAmbidextrous opening and carry optionsSolid quality feel and balance
Common complaints
Unknown
Ergonomics not as comfortable as some competitors (e.g. Mannix 2)