Comparison Console
Benchmade Barrage vs Benchmade Freek
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 13% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Barrage stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$350Most expensive
Weight
106.6 g (3.76 oz)Lightest
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Longest
Overall length
215 mm (8.46 in)
215 mm (8.46 in)
Closed length
121 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
124 mm (4.88 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V or 154CM Stainless Steel
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
Handle material
Valox or Blue Canyon Richlite
Carbon Fiber/G-10
Finish
Cerakote or Satin
Satin or Cerakote
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Split Arrow
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useLaw enforcementMilitary
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresCampingHikingEDC
Not best for
Lightweight everyday carryDiscreet pocket carryingDelicate slicing tasks
Beginners (due to hard sharpening steel)
Common praise
Quick and reliable assisted openingAmbidextrous operationDurable build quality and materialsComfortable ergonomic handle and gripStrong and secure AXIS lock
Durable and strong buildExcellent edge retentionSmooth and secure axis lockAdvanced ergonomics with comfortable handleAmbidextrous use
Common complaints
Some models may vary in weightHandle material varies by model
Clip may feel undersized or loosen over timeCan be heavy compared to smaller knivesSharpening CPM S90V steel is difficult