Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Loco vs Benchmade PSK
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 16% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% 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 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK 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 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK 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$400Most expensive
Weight
126.68 g (4.47 oz)Lightest
150.95 g (5.32 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
213 mm (8.39 in)Longest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.68 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 or Carbon Fiber with G-10 bolsters
Finish
Stonewashed (blade), black (blade finish variant)
Cerakote coating
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Assist
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Spring-assisted opening with thumb-studs
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up, left or right hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryBackup knifeTactical use
Everyday CarrySurvivalBushcraftOutdoor UseCamping
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy chopping or log-splittingVery small-hand use
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
Strong, corrosion-resistant MagnaCut steel blade with excellent edge retentionRobust AXIS Assist locking mechanism with spring-assisted openingFull steel liners and G-10 or carbon fiber handle scales provide strength and gripIncludes ferro rod striking choil for fire startingLifetime warranty and LifeSharp maintenance service
Common complaints
Unknown
Two-hand closure may be inconvenient for some usersBlade thickness and assisted mechanism may not excel in hard-use tasks like log-splittingSize and weight may be too large for small hands
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