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Benchmade Barrage vs Spyderco Chokwe
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the shortest option for closed length.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the longest option for closed length.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chokwe 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$250Most expensive
US$219.95Cheapest
Weight
106.6 g (3.76 oz)Heaviest
104.87 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Longest
Overall length
215 mm (8.46 in)Shortest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
121 mm (4.76 in)Longest
120.65 mm (4.75 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V or 154CM Stainless Steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Valox or Blue Canyon Richlite
Black G-10 front handle, matte finish stainless back handle
Finish
Cerakote or Satin
Satin Finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb hole pull
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Reversible stainless pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryOutdoor UseLaw EnforcementMilitary
Everyday CarryPocket CarryUtility Tasks
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 SteelComfortable And Durable Black G 10 HandleUnique Ethnic Inspired DesignFrame Lock Mechanism Provides Secure Locking
Common complaints
Some Models May Vary In WeightHandle Material Varies By Model
Relatively High Price PointWeight Might Be Higher Compared To Smaller EDC Knives
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