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Benchmade SlipRidge vs Benchmade Mini Freek

Benchmade SlipRidge ($300) vs Benchmade Mini Freek ($300) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.

Benchmade SlipRidge
Benchmade
SlipRidge
$300
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Benchmade Mini Freek
Benchmade
Mini Freek
$300
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Spec-by-spec
SpecBenchmade SlipRidgeBenchmade Mini Freek
Price$300$300
Weight105.97g80.8g
Weight105.97g (Benchmade, 3.738 oz)80.8g (Benchmade published)
BladeMagnaCut, modified clip-point3 in
HandleWood (15090)—
Material—M4 blade, G10 handle
Warranty—Free sharpening, lifetime warranty
Pros & Cons

Benchmade SlipRidge

  • MagnaCut blade steel
  • Wood handle
  • Benchmade build quality
  • $300
  • 105.97g is on the heavier side
  • Wood handles need some care

Benchmade Mini Freek

  • M4 steel is tough and wear resistant
  • Compact 3 in blade with a full-size grip
  • G10 handle
  • M4 is not stainless and needs care
  • $300
Benchmade SlipRidge is the better value at $300. If weight matters most, Benchmade Mini Freek carries lighter at 80.8g. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.
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