Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Loco vs Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% 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 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$450Most expensive
Weight
126.68 g (4.47 oz)Heaviest
85.4 g (3.01 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Longest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
205.2 mm (8.08 in)Longest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
117.6 mm (4.63 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.68 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
2.84 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed (blade), black (blade finish variant)
Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coated blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Slide lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb slide, out-the-front (OTF) automatic
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip
Black oxide reversible deep carry stainless steel tip-down pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryBackup knifeTactical use
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor tasksFirst responders
Not best for
Unknown
Wet environments due to slightly slippery handle
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
Fast and smooth blade deploymentExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceLightweight yet durable constructionComfortable and ergonomic handle designDurable black DLC blade finishReliable locking mechanism
Common complaints
Unknown
Handle can be slippery when wet