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Benchmade Mini Loco vs Spyderco Ayoob
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 9% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% 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.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% 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.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$300Cheapest
Weight
126.68 g (4.47 oz)Lightest
139 g (4.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
220 mm (8.66 in)Longest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
128 mm (5.04 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.68 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM Cru-Wear
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewashed (blade), black (blade finish variant)
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip
Four-position reversible metal pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryBackup knifeTactical use
EDCTactical useAccurate thrusting and cutting
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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
Unique blade-to-handle angle for greater accuracy and force transfer in thrustingHigh-quality CPM Cru-Wear steel with excellent edge holding and toughnessMultiple carry options with four-position reversible pocket clipSturdy back lock mechanism and skeletonized liners for strength
Common complaints
Unknown
Discontinued model, may be hard to findPre-owned units may vary in condition