Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Presidio II vs Benchmade Proper
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Proper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Proper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Proper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% 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$225Most expensive
US$135Cheapest
Weight
90.4 g (3.19 oz)Heaviest
66 g (2.33 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
72.6 mm (2.86 in)Shortest
Overall length
190 mm (7.48 in)Longest
170 mm (6.69 in)Shortest
Closed length
110 mm (4.33 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM-S30V or CPM-S90V stainless steel
Handle material
CF-Elite (carbon fiber reinforced nylon polymer)
G10, Micarta, or Carbon Fiber
Finish
Satin
Stonewash or satin finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Slip joint
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Nail nick
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
Everyday carryLightweight EDC tasksCollectors of traditional style knives
Not best for
Heavy chopping or extreme survival tasks
Heavy-duty or hard use tasksTactical applications requiring a locking blade
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
High quality CPM-S30V or CPM-S90V blade steelLightweight and thin with excellent blade-to-handle ratioWell designed handle with good grip and ergonomicsDisassemblable with torx screws for maintenanceClassic and charming traditional knife aesthetics
Common complaints
Ergonomics not as comfortable as some competitors (e.g. Mannix 2)
Lacks a locking mechanism (non-locking slip joint)Price can be high compared to other traditional knivesSofter action compared to some slip jointsEdge can be slightly chip prone due to steel type