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Benchmade Narrows vs WE Knife Mini Malice
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Narrows stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$580Cheapest
US$609Most expensive
Weight
68.32 g (2.41 oz)Lightest
96.3 g (3.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Longest
75.7 mm (2.98 in)Shortest
Overall length
203.7 mm (8.02 in)Longest
176 mm (6.93 in)Shortest
Closed length
116.3 mm (4.58 in)Longest
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.03 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 Super Premium Stainless Steel (58-61HRC)
Damasteel
Handle material
6Al-4V Titanium
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Satin blade finish
Black anodized
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Button lock
Opening method
Unknown
Flipper
Clip type
Mini Deep Carry, Tip-up
Tip-up, right carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Lightweight usePocket carry
EDCDaily cutting tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and slim titanium handleStrong and sharp M390 steel bladeReliable AXIS lock mechanism
High-end performance in an ultra-compact designExceptional toughness and corrosion resistance of Damasteel bladeSmooth and quick blade deployment with caged ceramic ball bearing pivotStrong yet lightweight construction with 6AL4V titanium handleSecure and easy one-handed operation due to button lock mechanism
Common complaints
Factory edge quality criticized as coarsePivot action can feel rough initiallyHigher price point considered premium
Unknown
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