Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Loco vs Benchmade Necron
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Necron stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 33% 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$355Cheapest
US$550Most expensive
Weight
126.68 g (4.47 oz)Heaviest
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
247 mm (9.72 in)Longest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
140.1 mm (5.52 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.68 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Jade G-10
Finish
Stonewashed (blade), black (blade finish variant)
Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Balisong opening (butterfly knife)
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryBackup knifeTactical use
FlippingEDC enthusiastsPrecision cutting tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Latchless users that require latchHeavy cutting 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 and balanced designHigh-quality CPM S30V blade with excellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceDurable and grippy Jade G-10 handlesAdjustable tungsten weights for customized flippingInterchangeable backspacers and handle extensions for balance customizationStonewashed blade finish for durable and attractive wear resistance
Common complaints
Unknown
Lack of latch may be unfavorable for some usersPrice is premium for a balisong knifeNo bushing pivots, uses washers instead, which some advanced users prefer against