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Benchmade Barrage vs WE Knife Upshot
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Upshot stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Upshot stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Upshot stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Upshot stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Upshot stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Upshot 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$247Cheapest
Weight
106.6 g (3.76 oz)Heaviest
99 g (3.49 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
201 mm (7.91 in)Shortest
Closed length
121 mm (4.76 in)Longest
113 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V or 154CM Stainless Steel
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Valox or Blue Canyon Richlite
Titanium
Finish
Cerakote or Satin
Blackwashed (2102B), Polished Bead Blast (2102A variant)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryOutdoor UseLaw EnforcementMilitary
Everyday CarryGentleman's KnifeCollectors Limited Edition
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 Build Quality And MaterialsSmooth Flipper ActionExcellent Edge Retention Due To CPM 20cv SteelAttractive Design And Finish
Common complaints
Some Models May Vary In WeightHandle Material Varies By Model
Relatively Heavy For Size (~99g)Right Handed Tip Up Clip Limits Ambidexterity
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