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Benchmade Barrage vs Spyderco Paramilitary 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 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$250Most expensive
US$151.5Cheapest
Weight
106.6 g (3.76 oz)Heaviest
78 g (2.75 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Overall length
215 mm (8.46 in)Longest
211 mm (8.31 in)Shortest
Closed length
121 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V or 154CM Stainless Steel
CTS BD1N
Handle material
Valox or Blue Canyon Richlite
FRN
Finish
Cerakote or Satin
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Wire Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useLaw enforcementMilitary
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical and utility cuttingOutdoor and field tasksHeavy-duty cutting
Not best for
Lightweight everyday carryDiscreet pocket carryingDelicate slicing tasks
Heavy-Duty Prying and TwistingDeep-Pocket/Low-Profile CarrySmall Hands or Glove Use
Common praise
Quick and reliable assisted openingAmbidextrous operationDurable build quality and materialsComfortable ergonomic handle and gripStrong and secure AXIS lock
Lightweight and comfortable handleVery good blade steel balance of edge retention and toughnessStrong and reliable compression lockAmbidextrous use with thumb hole opening and reversible clip
Common complaints
Some models may vary in weightHandle material varies by model
Fragile TipLow Blade-to-Handle RatioCleaning Difficulty