Comparison Console
Benchmade Barrage vs Benchmade Griptilian
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 2% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 127% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$250Most expensive
US$110Cheapest
Weight
106.6 g (3.76 oz)Lightest
108.5 g (3.83 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Shortest
Overall length
215 mm (8.46 in)Longest
205 mm (8.07 in)Shortest
Closed length
121 mm (4.76 in)Longest
117.3 mm (4.62 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.92 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V or 154CM Stainless Steel
CPM S30V or 154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
Valox or Blue Canyon Richlite
Noryl GTX or Nylon or G-10
Finish
Cerakote or Satin
Satin or Black coating
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Ambidextrous Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useLaw enforcementMilitary
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical activitiesUtility tasks
Not best for
Lightweight everyday carryDiscreet pocket carryingDelicate slicing tasks
Heavy hard-use tasks requiring overbuilt toolsDefensive carry requiring specialized knives
Common praise
Quick and reliable assisted openingAmbidextrous operationDurable build quality and materialsComfortable ergonomic handle and gripStrong and secure AXIS lock
Excellent blade shape and balanceAmbidextrous and ergonomic designDurable and reliable locking mechanismLightweight yet sturdy handleGood edge retention and corrosion resistance
Common complaints
Some models may vary in weightHandle material varies by model
Handle scales (Noryl GTX or DuPont Zytel) feel somewhat cheap/plasticSingle tip-up carry position by defaultSlight blade play when unlockedSome users modify scales for improved ergonomics