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Benchmade Proper vs Kershaw Mini Iridium
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Proper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$135Most expensive
US$83.99Cheapest
Weight
66 g (2.33 oz)Lightest
71 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
72.6 mm (2.86 in)Shortest
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
Overall length
170 mm (6.69 in)Shortest
175 mm (6.89 in)Longest
Closed length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)
2.3 mm (0.09 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S30V or CPM-S90V stainless steel
D2 high-carbon tool steel
Handle material
G10, Micarta, or Carbon Fiber
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewash or satin finish
Black oxide coating on blade; black anodized handle
Lock type
Slip joint
DuraLock
Opening method
Nail nick
Manual with thumb stud and KVT ball bearings
Clip type
Unknown
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight EDC tasksCollectors of traditional style knives
Everyday carryLightweight usePortability
Not best for
Heavy-duty or hard use tasksTactical applications requiring a locking blade
Unknown
Common praise
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
Lightweight and portableSmooth deployment with KVT ball bearingsSecure DuraLock lockStylish design with black or colorful anodized aluminum handle
Common complaints
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
No complaints clearly stated in provided sources
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