Comparison Console
Benchmade Barrage vs Benchmade PSK
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 29% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Barrage stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the longest option for blade 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$250Cheapest
US$400Most expensive
Weight
106.6 g (3.76 oz)Lightest
150.95 g (5.32 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Overall length
215 mm (8.46 in)Longest
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
Closed length
121 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V or 154CM Stainless Steel
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Valox or Blue Canyon Richlite
G-10 or Carbon Fiber with G-10 bolsters
Finish
Cerakote or Satin
Cerakote coating
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Assist
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Spring-assisted opening with thumb-studs
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up, left or right hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useLaw enforcementMilitary
Everyday CarrySurvivalBushcraftOutdoor UseCamping
Not best for
Lightweight everyday carryDiscreet pocket carryingDelicate slicing tasks
Heavy chopping or log-splittingVery small-hand use
Common praise
Quick and reliable assisted openingAmbidextrous operationDurable build quality and materialsComfortable ergonomic handle and gripStrong and secure AXIS lock
Strong, corrosion-resistant MagnaCut steel blade with excellent edge retentionRobust AXIS Assist locking mechanism with spring-assisted openingFull steel liners and G-10 or carbon fiber handle scales provide strength and gripIncludes ferro rod striking choil for fire startingLifetime warranty and LifeSharp maintenance service
Common complaints
Some models may vary in weightHandle material varies by model
Two-hand closure may be inconvenient for some usersBlade thickness and assisted mechanism may not excel in hard-use tasks like log-splittingSize and weight may be too large for small hands