Comparison Console
Benchmade Adira vs Benchmade Mini Onslaught
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Onslaught stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Adira stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Adira stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Onslaught stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Onslaught stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Adira stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Onslaught stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Adira stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Onslaught stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Adira stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% 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$250Cheapest
US$295Most expensive
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
110.63 g (3.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.5 mm (3.88 in)Longest
87.63 mm (3.45 in)Shortest
Overall length
229 mm (9.02 in)Longest
199.3 mm (7.85 in)Shortest
Closed length
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)
2.9 mm (0.11 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
D2 steel
Handle material
Grivory
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewashed
Matte finish blade, bead blasted G-10 handle
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumbstud
Round hole opener
Clip type
Deep Carry, Reversible
Tip-up stainless steel clip
Use case profile
Best for
Wet environmentsMarine useEDC (Everyday Carry)
Everyday carryTactical useHeavy use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent corrosion resistanceReliable locking mechanismGood edge retentionComfortable ergonomic handle with water grip textureAmbidextrous carry options
Ambidextrous axis lock makes the knife versatileStrong, durable blade and handleGood fit and finishEasy ambidextrous opening
Common complaints
Unknown
Non-adjustable tip-up pocket clip