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Benchmade Mini Loco vs Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$296Cheapest
Weight
126.68 g (4.47 oz)Heaviest
125 g (4.41 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
213 mm (8.39 in)Longest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.68 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM-M4 tool steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Carbon Fiber/G10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewashed (blade), black (blade finish variant)
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip
Ambidextrous 4-Position Pocket Clip (Tip-Up/Tip-Down, Left or Right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryBackup knifeTactical use
EDCHeavy-duty slicingTough cutting tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Environments requiring low-maintenance stainless steel blades
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
Excellent edge retentionVery sharp out of the boxRobust construction and feelSmooth action with phosphor bronze washersAmbidextrous carry options
Common complaints
Unknown
Requires diligent maintenance to avoid corrosionHandle ergonomics can feel blocky and less refinedHeavier and thicker compared to some other EDC foldersNot a discreet carry due to clip style and size