Benchmade Mini-Presidio vs. Mini-Presidio Ultra

[kniferbro]

I am looking into getting a Mini-Presidio for my next blade but was wondering the difference between the normal version and the ultra besides 440c vs 154cm

Which do you prefer?

 

[Mossyhorn]

If you're torn between the Mini Presidio, I'd choose the 154cm. My preference would be a full size Presidio.

 

[kniferbro]

Why is the "ultra" in 440c? Isn't 154cm better?

 

[Mossyhorn]

Ultra is nothing but a name. It's 440c and has plastic handles instead of milled aluminum.

 

[Dorito Monk]

Why is the "ultra" in 440c? Isn't 154cm better?

440C is a more 'economical' option. 154cm is better, imho, but it is also more expensive. Same with the handle materials - the normal version has pretty awesome machined aluminum handles, whereas the 'Ultra' version has cheaper plastic instead. The blade is also hollow-ground on the 'Ultra' version and flat-ground on the normal version.

 

[kniferbro]

The blade is also hollow-ground on the 'Ultra' version and flat-ground on the normal version.

Wow that's awesome. The hollow grind was a slight turn off but now that I know the normal version has a flat grind I think I'll go with the Mini-Presidio.

Thank you for the info!

 

[Horusfour]

Good choice. The original Presidios' are top class.