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Benchmade Proper vs Kershaw Mini Natrix
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Mini Natrix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Mini Natrix stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Mini Natrix stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 170% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Natrix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Natrix stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Natrix stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$49.95Cheapest
Weight
66 g (2.33 oz)Heaviest
55.9 g (1.97 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
72.6 mm (2.86 in)Longest
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
Overall length
170 mm (6.69 in)Longest
165 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S30V or CPM-S90V stainless steel
8Cr13MoV (some versions D2 steel)
Handle material
G10, Micarta, or Carbon Fiber
G-10 (black or red) or copper
Finish
Stonewash or satin finish
Black coated (8Cr13MoV version), stonewash (D2 steel version)
Lock type
Slip joint
Sub-frame lock
Opening method
Nail nick
Flipper tab with KVT ball-bearing pivot system
Clip type
Unknown
Deep-carry pocket clip, ambidextrous tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight EDC tasksCollectors of traditional style knives
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight useCompact foldable knife
Not best for
Heavy-duty or hard use tasksTactical applications requiring a locking blade
Heavy-duty choppingFixed blade knife tasks
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
Smooth and quick flipper deploymentLightweight and ergonomic handleEffective sub-frame lock securityVersatile ambidextrous pocket clip
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
Some versions heavier due to copper handleBlade steel 8Cr13MoV less premium than D2
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