Comparison Console
Benchmade Arcane vs Benchmade Barrage
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Barrage stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage 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$270Most expensive
US$250Cheapest
Weight
81.65 g (2.88 oz)Lightest
106.6 g (3.76 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Overall length
196.1 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
215 mm (8.46 in)Longest
Closed length
114.8 mm (4.52 in)Shortest
121 mm (4.76 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM S30V or 154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
7075-T6 Aluminum
Valox or Blue Canyon Richlite
Finish
Satin
Cerakote or Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Assisted-opening, flipper
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Deep-Carry, reversible tip-up
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban useTactical
Everyday carryOutdoor useLaw enforcementMilitary
Not best for
Heavy use cutting tasksBeginners in sharpening
Lightweight everyday carryDiscreet pocket carryingDelicate slicing tasks
Common praise
Durable blade for daily useEasy one-handed opening with flipperComfortable for both handsSecure AXIS lockSleek and lightweight design
Quick and reliable assisted openingAmbidextrous operationDurable build quality and materialsComfortable ergonomic handle and gripStrong and secure AXIS lock
Common complaints
Blade can be hard to sharpen for beginnersHandle may feel cold in winterPocket clip might be too tightBlade can chip under heavy use
Some models may vary in weightHandle material varies by model