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Benchmade Mini Presidio II vs Benchmade Necron
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 144% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 41% 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$225Cheapest
US$550Most expensive
Weight
90.4 g (3.19 oz)Lightest
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Overall length
190 mm (7.48 in)Shortest
247 mm (9.72 in)Longest
Closed length
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
140.1 mm (5.52 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
CF-Elite (carbon fiber reinforced nylon polymer)
Jade G-10
Finish
Satin
Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Balisong opening (butterfly knife)
Clip type
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (Every Day Carry)Medium duty camp/bushcraft tasksRobust folder for lightweight carry
FlippingEDC enthusiastsPrecision cutting tasks
Not best for
Heavy chopping or extreme survival tasks
Latchless users that require latchHeavy cutting tasks
Common praise
Lightweight yet durable handle materialSmooth and reliable Axis lockSharp, stout drop point blade with good edge retentionAmbidextrous opening and carry optionsSolid quality feel and balance
Lightweight and balanced designHigh-quality CPM S30V blade with excellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceDurable and grippy Jade G-10 handlesAdjustable tungsten weights for customized flippingInterchangeable backspacers and handle extensions for balance customizationStonewashed blade finish for durable and attractive wear resistance
Common complaints
Ergonomics not as comfortable as some competitors (e.g. Mannix 2)
Lack of latch may be unfavorable for some usersPrice is premium for a balisong knifeNo bushing pivots, uses washers instead, which some advanced users prefer against