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Benchmade Barrage vs WE Knife Vision R
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Vision R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Barrage stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Vision R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Vision R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Vision R 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 Vision R stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the longest option for blade 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$250Cheapest
US$275Most expensive
Weight
106.6 g (3.76 oz)Heaviest
103 g (3.63 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
89.9 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
Overall length
215 mm (8.46 in)Longest
201.9 mm (7.95 in)Shortest
Closed length
121 mm (4.76 in)Longest
113.1 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
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-20CV stainless steel
Handle material
Valox or Blue Canyon Richlite
6AL4V titanium
Finish
Cerakote or Satin
Silver bead blasted blade, tiger stripe flamed titanium handle
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Superlock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Manual thumb hole with caged ceramic ball bearings
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Tip-up, ambidextrous titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useLaw enforcementMilitary
Everyday carryTactical cutting tasksGeneral cutting 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
Premium blade steel with excellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceInnovative Superlock lock mechanismSmooth deployment with thumb hole and caged ceramic ball bearingsLightweight and attractive tiger stripe flamed titanium handleFully ambidextrous design suitable for left and right hand use
Common complaints
Some models may vary in weightHandle material varies by model
Price is approaching more expensive premium knives like the SebenzaSome users find the pocket clip divisive
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