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Benchmade Mini Loco vs Spyderco Dodo
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Dodo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the shortest option for closed length.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the longest option for closed length.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 64% 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$195Cheapest
Weight
126.68 g (4.47 oz)Heaviest
82.1 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
52.3 mm (2.06 in)Shortest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Longest
158.8 mm (6.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
111.1 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.68 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM M4
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Natural G-10
Finish
Stonewashed (blade), black (blade finish variant)
Blade with satin or black DLC finish (varies by variant)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Patented Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip
Reversible Wire Tension Tip-Up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryBackup knifeTactical use
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingDetailed/fine 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
Outstanding edge retention and wear resistance of CPM M4 steelStrong and reliable Ball Bearing LockErgonomic handle with finger choilsCompact size with good utility
Common complaints
Unknown
Unconventional and unusual appearance may not appeal to allShort blade length under 2 inches