Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Presidio II vs Benchmade Redoubt
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% 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$200Cheapest
Weight
90.4 g (3.19 oz)Lightest
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
90 mm (3.54 in)Longest
Overall length
190 mm (7.48 in)Shortest
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
Closed length
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
120 mm (4.72 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM-D2
Handle material
CF-Elite (carbon fiber reinforced nylon polymer)
Black Grivory
Finish
Satin
Black Cerakote
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Unknown
Clip type
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Reversible deep-carry clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (Every Day Carry)Medium duty camp/bushcraft tasksRobust folder for lightweight carry
Tactical useEveryday carryOutdoor jobsLaw enforcementCampingHiking
Not best for
Heavy chopping or extreme survival tasks
Users wanting a small, lightweight knife
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
Durable Grivory handle with good gripSharp, corrosion-resistant CPM-D2 bladeReliable AXIS locking mechanismFree lifetime sharpening and maintenance service
Common complaints
Ergonomics not as comfortable as some competitors (e.g. Mannix 2)
Higher price point than some alternativesBlack Cerakote finish may show scratches over timeHandle material less premium compared to metal options