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Benchmade Necron vs WE Knife Mini Malice
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Necron stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Necron stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 51% 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$550Cheapest
US$609Most expensive
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
96.3 g (3.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
75.7 mm (2.98 in)Shortest
Overall length
247 mm (9.72 in)Longest
176 mm (6.93 in)Shortest
Closed length
140.1 mm (5.52 in)Longest
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
Damasteel
Handle material
Jade G-10
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Stonewashed
Black anodized
Lock type
Unknown
Button lock
Opening method
Balisong opening (butterfly knife)
Flipper
Clip type
Unknown
Tip-up, right carry
Use case profile
Best for
FlippingEDC enthusiastsPrecision cutting tasks
EDCDaily cutting tasks
Not best for
Latchless users that require latchHeavy cutting tasks
Unknown
Common praise
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
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
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
Unknown
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