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Benchmade Mini Presidio II vs Spyderco Dodo
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Dodo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 55% 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$195Cheapest
Weight
90.4 g (3.19 oz)Heaviest
82.1 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
52.3 mm (2.06 in)Shortest
Overall length
190 mm (7.48 in)Longest
158.8 mm (6.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
111.1 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM M4
Handle material
CF-Elite (carbon fiber reinforced nylon polymer)
Natural G-10
Finish
Satin
Blade with satin or black DLC finish (varies by variant)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Patented Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Reversible Wire Tension Tip-Up
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (Every Day Carry)Medium duty camp/bushcraft tasksRobust folder for lightweight carry
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingDetailed/fine cutting
Not best for
Heavy chopping or extreme survival tasks
Unknown
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
Outstanding edge retention and wear resistance of CPM M4 steelStrong and reliable Ball Bearing LockErgonomic handle with finger choilsCompact size with good utility
Common complaints
Ergonomics not as comfortable as some competitors (e.g. Mannix 2)
Unconventional and unusual appearance may not appeal to allShort blade length under 2 inches