Comparison Console
Benchmade Sequel vs Kershaw Mini Iridium
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% 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 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$140.25Most expensive
US$83.99Cheapest
Weight
73.71 g (2.60 oz)Heaviest
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
74.93 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
Overall length
171.45 mm (6.75 in)Shortest
175 mm (6.89 in)Longest
Closed length
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
D2 high-carbon tool steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum with black G10 inlays
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Satin finish (some models with black BK1 coating)
Black oxide coating on blade; black anodized handle
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
DuraLock
Opening method
Ambidextrous dual thumb stud opener
Manual with thumb stud and KVT ball bearings
Clip type
Reversible tip-up steel pocket clip
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCamp/hike
Everyday carryLightweight usePortability
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and compactSmooth AXIS lock operationAmbidextrous opening and clipGood grip with textured handle
Lightweight and portableSmooth deployment with KVT ball bearingsSecure DuraLock lockStylish design with black or colorful anodized aluminum handle
Common complaints
Unknown
No complaints clearly stated in provided sources
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