Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Loco vs Benchmade Presidio
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Presidio stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Presidio stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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$250Cheapest
Weight
126.68 g (4.47 oz)Lightest
141 g (4.97 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
94.7 mm (3.73 in)Longest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
221.5 mm (8.72 in)Longest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 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
CF-Elite (carbon fiber reinforced nylon polymer)
Finish
Stonewashed (blade), black (blade finish variant)
Satin finish on blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip (tip-up carry)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryBackup knifeTactical use
Heavy-use everyday carryField use
Not best for
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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
High-quality CPM S30V blade with great edge retention and corrosion resistanceLightweight and strong CF-Elite handle materialSmooth and reliable AXIS lock mechanismReversible deep-carry pocket clip for easy and discreet carryComfortable ergonomic grip suitable for extended use
Common complaints
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