Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Loco vs Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 122% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% 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$159.95Cheapest
Weight
126.68 g (4.47 oz)Heaviest
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.68 mm (0.14 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Stonewashed (blade), black (blade finish variant)
Satin finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Ball joint slipjoint (non-locking)
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip
Tip-up pocket clip, reversible/ambidextrous
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryBackup knifeTactical use
Everyday carry in regions with restrictive carry lawsTactical usePrecision cutting
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty chopping tasksFixed blade knife uses
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 steel bladeInnovative ball joint slipjoint lock system with half-stopLightweight carbon fiber handleLegal carry blade length under 3 inchesErgonomic finger choil enhances safety and grip
Common complaints
Unknown
Non-locking slipjoint may not suit users desiring locking mechanismLack of sheath or pouch included