They say a sharp knife is a safe knife. But even better is a sharp knife that’s both easy and comfortable to control. Benchmade’s Mini Loco 818 brings thoughtful ergonomics and an overbuilt design to their usual premium materials and quality USA-made construction to handle your daily tasks. This new mini version of the Loco keeps its uniquely useful blade shape and dials in the rest of the proportions to be smaller, lighter, and more EDC-friendly overall.
The Mini Loco features a premium 3.38” CPM-S30V blade with a unique reverse tanto blade shape that lets you put immense pressure on the tip without having to worry about chipping during piercing tasks. But unlike with a regular tanto blade, the Mini Loco’s shape is far more versatile because it still has a curved belly that lets you slice, too. That well-rounded design is complemented with the easy one-handed manual opening afforded by the large thumbhole set into the blade itself.
With its curved shape that conforms to your hand with enough thickness at 0.59” to have full control, the Mini Loco has the ergonomics to let you hold onto the blade while in use. That overbuilt quality extends to the stainless steel frame and spacers in the handle as well. And the hallmark Benchmade AXIS-lock system gives you the confidence that the blade won’t snap shut on you even during the roughest of use as well. Plus, for a tactical knife, the Mini Loco’s G10 scaling and overall aesthetic actually looks quite elegant in hand. But with its reversible tip-up deep-carry pocket clip, it can also let you run incognito when you need it.
The Benchmade Mini Loco’s compelling mix of thoughtful design and capability make it a great choice for everyday carry. Pick it up at the link below.
