← ComparisonsLength and spine thickness drawn to true scale from published specs. Outline is the shape family's, not a trace of this model.
Head to head
Benchmade Mini Bushcrafter 165-1 vs CRKT Altai 2062
Benchmade Mini Bushcrafter 165-1 runs a 3.38″ drop point blade in CPM-S30V; CRKT Altai 2062 runs 3.53″ of drop point in Sandvik 14C28N. The CRKT Altai 2062 is the lighter of the two by 2.85 oz.
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- Benchmade Mini Bushcrafter 165-1 · Drop Point3.38″ blade · 0.164″ spine · 6.45 oz · ~0.91″ tall (derived)
- CRKT Altai 2062 · Drop Point3.53″ blade · 0.13″ spine · 3.6 oz · ~0.95″ tall (derived)
Spine thickness, same scale
0.164″
0.13″
| Spec | BenchmadeBenchmade Mini Bushcrafter 165-1Check price | CRKTCRKT Altai 2062Check price |
|---|---|---|
| Blade length | 3.38″ | 3.53″ |
| Spine thickness | 0.164″ | 0.13″ |
| Overall length | 7.58″ | 8″ |
| Weight | 6.45 oz | 3.6 oz |
| Blade shape | Drop Point | Drop Point |
| Steel | CPM-S30V | Sandvik 14C28N |
| Lock | Fixed | Fixed |
| Handle material | G-10 | Glass-Reinforced Nylon |
| Country of origin | USA | — |
| Price band | Premium | Mid |
Tinted rows are where these two differ.
The steel difference
CPM-S30V
The long-time American benchmark. Holds an edge far longer than 420HC and still sharpens on ordinary stones. Chippy if you pry with it.
Sandvik 14C28N
Developed with Kershaw. Tough, rust-resistant, and about as easy to sharpen as a good steel gets — the reason it dominates the value tier.