Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Barrage vs Benchmade Onslaught
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 25% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 47% 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$225Most expensive
US$185Cheapest
Weight
147.42 g (5.20 oz)Lightest
197.62 g (6.97 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
108.5 mm (4.27 in)Longest
Overall length
212 mm (8.35 in)Shortest
244.75 mm (9.64 in)Longest
Closed length
121 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
139.06 mm (5.47 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)
3.07 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM Stainless Steel
154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
Valox, G-10 or G-10/Aluminum
G10 over stainless steel liners
Finish
Satin
Stonewashed or black coated blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Spring Assisted
Thumb hole opener
Clip type
Split Arrow
Tip-up black steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical tasks
Tactical useCollectorsHeavy use folding knife
Not best for
Tactical & Self-DefenseUltralight Minimalist CarryDelicate Precision Work
Everyday carry for some due to sizeHard use demanding thicker blade
Common praise
Excellent build quality and finishStrong and smooth assisted openingGood blade edge retentionErgonomic handle fits well and offers good gripReliable and secure AXIS locking mechanism
Smooth AXIS locking mechanismExcellent build qualityElegant designEffective thumb hole deployment
Common complaints
Pocket clip is very strong and may damage pockets or be uncomfortableSafety and lock mechanism has a learning curve
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