Comparison Console
Benchmade Barrage vs Benchmade Mini Adamas
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 18% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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$215Cheapest
Weight
106.6 g (3.76 oz)Lightest
130.4 g (4.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
215 mm (8.46 in)Longest
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
Closed length
121 mm (4.76 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V or 154CM Stainless Steel
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Valox or Blue Canyon Richlite
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Cerakote or Satin
Stonewash
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useLaw enforcementMilitary
Tactical useHard-use applicationsMilitaryLaw enforcementOutdoor professionalsEDCBackcountryBushcraft
Not best for
Lightweight everyday carryDiscreet pocket carryingDelicate slicing tasks
Lightweight/Minimalist EDCDeep-Pocket Concealment
Common praise
Quick and reliable assisted openingAmbidextrous operationDurable build quality and materialsComfortable ergonomic handle and gripStrong and secure AXIS lock
Strong and reliable constructionExcellent toughness and edge retention of CPM-MagnaCut steelComfortable ergonomics with good grip and jimpingDeep-carry reversible pocket clipGood balance between durability and elegance due to marbled carbon fiber handle
Common complaints
Some models may vary in weightHandle material varies by model
Relatively heavy for an EDC knife at 130 gramsLong pocket clip may catch on objects