Benchmade Mini Crooked River
It may say “Mini” on the box – but at nearly 20 cm in overall length, this knife is anything but small.
The Mini Crooked River is a wolf in EDC clothing: compact, lightweight, and ready for anything. This exclusive version pairs deep black canvas micarta with burnt copper anodized bolsters and a MagnaCut blade featuring a DLC Battlewash finish. Sounds special? It is – and it’s built for real-world use.
Benchmade hasn’t released many MagnaCut models yet, which makes this one all the more exciting. MagnaCut is one of today’s most sought-after steels – known for its excellent edge retention, corrosion resistance, and all-around performance. Paired with a versatile clip point blade shape, this knife delivers control, precision, and reliability every day.
At just 91 grams, it’s impressively lightweight – not only thanks to the micarta and aluminum materials, but also due to the milled-out handle scales, which keep things strong yet sleek. And yes, the clip is reversible, making it a perfect choice for both right- and left-handed users.
Like all Benchmade knives, this one is proudly made in the USA. Every blade is laser cut, ground, finished, and hand-assembled at their Oregon City factory – backed by over 30 years of manufacturing experience and attention to detail. A knife that looks great, feels great, and performs even better – day in, day out.
| Blade length: | 8,6 |
|---|---|
| Blade material: | CPM Magnacut |
| Clip: | Convertible, Removable, Yes |
| Closed Length: | 11,4 |
| Knife type: | Every Day Carry |
| Lefthand suitable: | Yes |
| Locking Mechanism: | AXIS Lock |
| Made in: | USA |
| Opening: | Thumbstud |
| Overall Length: | 20,0 |
| Weight: | 93 |
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1 review
20 October 2025 08:58
Klasse Messer und gar nicht mal so Mini
Wie von Benchmade gewohnt ist die Verarbeitung spitze und ich mag es kaum noch aus der Hand legen. Der Zusatz „Mini“ ist m. E. etwas irreführend, da es sich um ein ausgewachsenes Messer handelt. Erst im Vergleich zum deutlich größeren Bruder versteht man es. Der einzige „Nachteil“ ist, dass es nicht 42a-konform ist.