Comparison Console
Benchmade Auto Presidio II vs Benchmade Onslaught
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$209.99Most expensive
US$185Cheapest
Weight
179.2 g (6.32 oz)Lightest
197.62 g (6.97 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
94.5 mm (3.72 in)Shortest
108.5 mm (4.27 in)Longest
Overall length
221.5 mm (8.72 in)Shortest
244.75 mm (9.64 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
139.06 mm (5.47 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.149 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
Black anodized 6061-T6 billet aluminum
G10 over stainless steel liners
Finish
Coated black blade
Stonewashed or black coated blade
Lock type
AXIS® lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Automatic-opening
Thumb hole opener
Clip type
Deep-carry clip reversible tip-up
Tip-up black steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryDurability and reliabilityOne-handed automatic opening
Tactical useCollectorsHeavy use folding knife
Not best for
Non-automatic knife preferences
Everyday carry for some due to sizeHard use demanding thicker blade
Common praise
Durable and strong constructionLightweight despite sturdy materialsSmooth and reliable automatic AXIS® opening mechanismGood combo edge blade for versatile cutting tasksDeep-carry reversible clip for comfortable carry
Smooth AXIS locking mechanismExcellent build qualityElegant designEffective thumb hole deployment
Common complaints
Price point higher than some comparable knivesNot ideal for those preferring manual opening mechanisms
Blade is relatively thin and delicate, not ideal for hard useHandle lacks jimping, may reduce grip for some usersLarge size may be impractical for everyday carry