Comparison Console
Benchmade Barrage vs Benchmade Mini Barrage
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 28% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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$225Cheapest
Weight
106.6 g (3.76 oz)Lightest
147.42 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
Overall length
215 mm (8.46 in)Longest
212 mm (8.35 in)Shortest
Closed length
121 mm (4.76 in)
121 mm (4.76 in)
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)
3.07 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V or 154CM Stainless Steel
154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
Valox or Blue Canyon Richlite
Valox, G-10 or G-10/Aluminum
Finish
Cerakote or Satin
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Spring Assisted
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Split Arrow
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useLaw enforcementMilitary
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical tasks
Not best for
Lightweight everyday carryDiscreet pocket carryingDelicate slicing tasks
Tactical & Self-DefenseUltralight Minimalist CarryDelicate Precision Work
Common praise
Quick and reliable assisted openingAmbidextrous operationDurable build quality and materialsComfortable ergonomic handle and gripStrong and secure AXIS lock
Excellent build quality and finishStrong and smooth assisted openingGood blade edge retentionErgonomic handle fits well and offers good gripReliable and secure AXIS locking mechanism
Common complaints
Some models may vary in weightHandle material varies by model
Pocket clip is very strong and may damage pockets or be uncomfortableSafety and lock mechanism has a learning curve