Comparison Console
Benchmade Barrage vs Benchmade Presidio
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 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 3% 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$250
US$250
Weight
106.6 g (3.76 oz)Lightest
141 g (4.97 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
94.7 mm (3.73 in)Longest
Overall length
215 mm (8.46 in)Shortest
221.5 mm (8.72 in)Longest
Closed length
121 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V or 154CM Stainless Steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Valox or Blue Canyon Richlite
CF-Elite (carbon fiber reinforced nylon polymer)
Finish
Cerakote or Satin
Satin finish on blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip (tip-up carry)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useLaw enforcementMilitary
Heavy-use everyday carryField use
Not best for
Lightweight everyday carryDiscreet pocket carryingDelicate slicing tasks
Unknown
Common praise
Quick and reliable assisted openingAmbidextrous operationDurable build quality and materialsComfortable ergonomic handle and gripStrong and secure AXIS lock
High-quality CPM S30V blade with great edge retention and corrosion resistanceLightweight and strong CF-Elite handle materialSmooth and reliable AXIS lock mechanismReversible deep-carry pocket clip for easy and discreet carryComfortable ergonomic grip suitable for extended use
Common complaints
Some models may vary in weightHandle material varies by model
Unknown