What Benchmade says:
Wilderness survival can hinge on the tools you carry and the 165-1 Mini Bushcrafter is a fresh take on the classic outdoor bushcrafting knife, the most important tool in your kit. With a 3.38” premium stainless steel fixed blade and durable all-weather OD Green G10 handle scales with a Red G10 base layer, the 165-1 Mini Bushcrafter is purpose-built for all manner of heavy duty outdoor tasks including feather sticking, batoning, shelter building as well as food prep. Redesigned with updated blade geometry and handle ergonomics, keep it close by in its belt-carry leather sheath with ferro rod attachment.

CPM-S30V Premium Stainless Steel (58-60 HRC)
First-of-its-kind steel designed specifically for use in knife blades. An excellent balance of edge retention, corrosion resistance, and durability for a variety of applications.

G10
Multiple layers of resin-laminated fiberglass make G10 incredibly durable, rigid, and resistant to the elements.

Drop Point
Drops off the spine to the tip. Tip eight is typically below the center line on the blade.

Quinn Knives' take:
Brand new for 2024 the Mini Bushcrafter is a welcome addition to Benchmade's outdoor line-up. Bringing its trademark toughness to a smaller form-factor, this knife is handy for when you don't need to overall size of the big brother.