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Benchmade Barrage vs Spyderco Matriarch 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% 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.
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Matriarch 2 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$182Cheapest
Weight
106.6 g (3.76 oz)Heaviest
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91 mm (3.58 in)
91 mm (3.58 in)
Overall length
215 mm (8.46 in)Shortest
217 mm (8.54 in)Longest
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
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Valox or Blue Canyon Richlite
FRN
Finish
Cerakote or Satin
Black TiCN-coated blade (in Emerson Wave model)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Spyderco Round Hole and Emerson Opener wave feature
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Four-position clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useLaw enforcementMilitary
Everyday carryPersonal protectionHuntingCampingTactical use
Not best for
Lightweight everyday carryDiscreet pocket carryingDelicate slicing tasks
Heavy-duty fixed blade tasks
Common praise
Quick and reliable assisted openingAmbidextrous operationDurable build quality and materialsComfortable ergonomic handle and gripStrong and secure AXIS lock
Exceptional cutting performance with serrated VG-10 bladeFast and confident deployment with Emerson OpenerLightweight yet strong FRN handle with good gripVersatile carry options with four-position clipDurable build suitable for tactical and outdoor use
Common complaints
Some models may vary in weightHandle material varies by model
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