Comparison Console
Benchmade Contego vs Benchmade Mini Barrage
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 37% 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$245Most expensive
US$225Cheapest
Weight
167.83 g (5.92 oz)Heaviest
147.42 g (5.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.1 mm (3.98 in)Longest
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
Overall length
235.7 mm (9.28 in)Longest
212 mm (8.35 in)Shortest
Closed length
134.6 mm (5.30 in)Longest
121 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Valox, G-10 or G-10/Aluminum
Finish
Cerakote finish (corrosion resistance), Satin finish (some versions)
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Spring Assisted
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Split Arrow
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical situationsSelf-defenseDurable daily carry
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical tasks
Not best for
Very discreet daily use due to size and weight
Tactical & Self-DefenseUltralight Minimalist CarryDelicate Precision Work
Common praise
Strong and durable bladeSmooth and solid AXIS lockAmbidextrous usageGood grip with textured G10 handleFast and easy opening
Excellent build quality and finishStrong and smooth assisted openingGood blade edge retentionErgonomic handle fits well and offers good gripReliable and secure AXIS locking mechanism
Common complaints
Relatively large and heavy for pocket carrySome find the handle gimping excessiveThumb studs can be stiffNot the most discreet knife due to size and weight
Pocket clip is very strong and may damage pockets or be uncomfortableSafety and lock mechanism has a learning curve