Comparison Console
Benchmade Contego vs Benchmade Onslaught
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Contego stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$185Cheapest
Weight
167.83 g (5.92 oz)Lightest
197.62 g (6.97 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.1 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
108.5 mm (4.27 in)Longest
Overall length
235.7 mm (9.28 in)Shortest
244.75 mm (9.64 in)Longest
Closed length
134.6 mm (5.30 in)Shortest
139.06 mm (5.47 in)Longest
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
G10 over stainless steel liners
Finish
Cerakote finish (corrosion resistance), Satin finish (some versions)
Stonewashed or black coated blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb hole opener
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Tip-up black steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical situationsSelf-defenseDurable daily carry
Tactical useCollectorsHeavy use folding knife
Not best for
Very discreet daily use due to size and weight
Everyday carry for some due to sizeHard use demanding thicker blade
Common praise
Strong and durable bladeSmooth and solid AXIS lockAmbidextrous usageGood grip with textured G10 handleFast and easy opening
Smooth AXIS locking mechanismExcellent build qualityElegant designEffective thumb hole deployment
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
Blade is relatively thin and delicate, not ideal for hard useHandle lacks jimping, may reduce grip for some usersLarge size may be impractical for everyday carry