Benchmade Mini's.

PropThePolecat

PropThePolecat

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Ive only owned full size Benchmades and ive never handled a Mini. I am now looking for a smaller knife with a handle that offers a full grip. Ive owned the 707 Sequel, but it was a bit too small for my size 10-11 hands.

Do the Mini-Griptilian, Mini-Barrage, Mini-Presidio, etc. offer a full grip or are they 3-finger knives?

Thanks,
 
With average sized hands, I can barely get 3 1/2 fingers on a Mini Griptilian, so I'd characterize it as a 3 finger knife. I've never owned a 707, but I think I've read that the Mini Grip is the same size.
 
Bummer. I was hoping for the same winning design of their bigger brothers in a smaller, yet full handled edc-friendly package.
 
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http://noknifenofun.blogspot.pt/2013/03/griptilian-rsk-mk1-e-kevin-wilkins.html

Best thing you can do if you really want a Mini mate:)
 
I'd say the 525 is the best gripper of the lot (agree w/ 3 and a 1/2). The HK 14210 is the other 3"-er I'll carry, it has a massive ramp in front (call that 3.5 as well).
 
The mini is only 3 fingers for me but i have super wide palms and short fingers. But its the most comfortable 3 finger folder i own. The M4 version is absolutely the best deal running and the Mini Grip is always worth a try.
 
Mini grips are the same size as the 707 essentially.. but maybe a bit bigger.. and I mean a bit. The Presidio and Ultra Presidio give you a longer grip for sure. The Bone Collector is a inbetween I think.. verify on BM's website though.

MiniGrip vs Presidio Ultra
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Mini Bone ....................................Mini Grip

Blade Length: 2.95".......................Blade Length: 2.91"
Blade Thickness: 0.115".................Blade Thickness: 0.100"
Handle Thickness: 0.618"...............Handle Thickness: 0.510"
Weight: 3.46oz.............................Weight: 2.56oz.
Overall Length: 7.08"....................Overall Length: 6.78"
Closed Length: 4.13".....................Closed Length: 3.87"

MiniBone Grip

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I concur with Hawk, either the Mini Bone Collector or Presidio should give you a full grip. I wear a large to XL glove and can fit all of my fingers on there.
 
Thanks all. Im leaning towards the 525. I had the full sized Presidio, the 520, but i sold it cause it didnt see any use. I regret it now though, as it was a really good knife.

Hawk45: thanks for that comparison pic. The 525 is quite a bit bigger than the Mini-Grip.
 
Depends on the size of your hands...
I felt the same way about the 707 - really, really wanted to like it but it was just too small.
Barrage felt like a full-size fixed-blade in my XL to XXL hand. Just awesome, but too big to pocket-carry on a consistent basis.
I recently picked up a 586 Mini-Barrage. It's stricly a 3-finger affair, for me, but does not suffer for it. Feels like a sculpted ESEE3. It just works.
Mini-grip feels the slightest but small to me - probably more to do with thickness than actual andle length.
 
PropThePolecat said:
Thanks all. Im leaning towards the 525. I had the full sized Presidio, the 520, but i sold it cause it didnt see any use. I regret it now though, as it was a really good knife.

Hawk45: thanks for that comparison pic. The 525 is quite a bit bigger than the Mini-Grip.
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If you want a 525 get it now, they've been discontinued.
 
Also the Mini-Onslaught is hands-down the most comfortable folder I've ever held.
 
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