Comparison Console
Benchmade Adira vs Benchmade Barrage
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Adira stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Adira stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Adira stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Adira stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$250
US$250
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
106.6 g (3.76 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.5 mm (3.88 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Overall length
229 mm (9.02 in)Longest
215 mm (8.46 in)Shortest
Closed length
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
121 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM S30V or 154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
Grivory
Valox or Blue Canyon Richlite
Finish
Stonewashed
Cerakote or Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumbstud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Deep Carry, Reversible
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Wet environmentsMarine useEDC (Everyday Carry)
Everyday carryOutdoor useLaw enforcementMilitary
Not best for
Unknown
Lightweight everyday carryDiscreet pocket carryingDelicate slicing tasks
Common praise
Excellent corrosion resistanceReliable locking mechanismGood edge retentionComfortable ergonomic handle with water grip textureAmbidextrous carry options
Quick and reliable assisted openingAmbidextrous operationDurable build quality and materialsComfortable ergonomic handle and gripStrong and secure AXIS lock
Common complaints
Unknown
Some models may vary in weightHandle material varies by model