Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Barrage vs Benchmade Presidio
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Presidio stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% 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 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 28% 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$225Cheapest
US$250Most expensive
Weight
147.42 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
141 g (4.97 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
94.7 mm (3.73 in)Longest
Overall length
212 mm (8.35 in)Shortest
221.5 mm (8.72 in)Longest
Closed length
121 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM Stainless Steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Valox, G-10 or G-10/Aluminum
CF-Elite (carbon fiber reinforced nylon polymer)
Finish
Satin
Satin finish on blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Spring Assisted
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Split Arrow
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip (tip-up carry)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical tasks
Heavy-use everyday carryField use
Not best for
Tactical & Self-DefenseUltralight Minimalist CarryDelicate Precision Work
Unknown
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
High-quality CPM S30V blade with great edge retention and corrosion resistanceLightweight and strong CF-Elite handle materialSmooth and reliable AXIS lock mechanismReversible deep-carry pocket clip for easy and discreet carryComfortable ergonomic grip suitable for extended use
Common complaints
Pocket clip is very strong and may damage pockets or be uncomfortableSafety and lock mechanism has a learning curve
Unknown