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Benchmade Mini Loco vs Spyderco Paramilitary 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 134% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 62% 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 Paramilitary 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 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$151.5Cheapest
Weight
126.68 g (4.47 oz)Heaviest
78 g (2.75 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
211 mm (8.31 in)Longest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.68 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CTS BD1N
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
FRN
Finish
Stonewashed (blade), black (blade finish variant)
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip
Wire Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryBackup knifeTactical use
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical and utility cuttingOutdoor and field tasksHeavy-duty cutting
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-Duty Prying and TwistingDeep-Pocket/Low-Profile CarrySmall Hands or Glove Use
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
Lightweight and comfortable handleVery good blade steel balance of edge retention and toughnessStrong and reliable compression lockAmbidextrous use with thumb hole opening and reversible clip
Common complaints
Unknown
Fragile TipLow Blade-to-Handle RatioCleaning Difficulty