Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Loco vs Spyderco Domino
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Domino stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Domino stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Domino stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Domino stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Domino stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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$355
Unknown
Weight
126.68 g (4.47 oz)Heaviest
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
195 mm (7.68 in)Longest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.68 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CTS-XHP
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Carbon fiber, titanium
Finish
Stonewashed (blade), black (blade finish variant)
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame-lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Flipper, thumb hole
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip
Tip-up and tip-down (left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryBackup knifeTactical use
Everyday carry (EDC)Detailed cutting tasksGeneral utility
Not best for
Unknown
Extreme edge retention tasksCarving delicate objects
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
Stellar fit and finishExcellent flipping actionGood blade steel balance of edge retention and sharpenabilitySolid ergonomicsVersatile pocket clip
Common complaints
Unknown
Handle scale material (carbon fiber veneer) considered unattractive by someHandle could be improved by a full titanium build