Comparison Console
Benchmade Barrage vs Benchmade Mini Crooked River
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Barrage stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$250Cheapest
US$325Most expensive
Weight
106.6 g (3.76 oz)Heaviest
93.32 g (3.29 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
Overall length
215 mm (8.46 in)Longest
200.61 mm (7.90 in)Shortest
Closed length
121 mm (4.76 in)Longest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.79 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V or 154CM Stainless Steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Valox or Blue Canyon Richlite
Dymondwood stabilized wood with aluminum bolsters
Finish
Cerakote or Satin
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useLaw enforcementMilitary
Everyday carryHuntingOutdoor use
Not best for
Lightweight everyday carryDiscreet pocket carryingDelicate slicing tasks
Heavy-Duty & Abusive WorkDeep Concealment
Common praise
Quick and reliable assisted openingAmbidextrous operationDurable build quality and materialsComfortable ergonomic handle and gripStrong and secure AXIS lock
High edge retentionAmbidextrous AXIS lockComfortable stabilized wood handleElegant designLightweight and easy to carry
Common complaints
Some models may vary in weightHandle material varies by model
Some reports of blade not as sharp as expectedMinor rust spots reported in rare cases