Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Barrage vs Benchmade Presidio Ultra
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Presidio Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Presidio Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Presidio Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio Ultra stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio Ultra stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% 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$191.25Cheapest
Weight
147.42 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
212 mm (8.35 in)Longest
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
Closed length
121 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
124 mm (4.88 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM Stainless Steel
440C Stainless Steel
Handle material
Valox, G-10 or G-10/Aluminum
Noryl GTX (textured molded polymer)
Finish
Satin
Black coated blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Spring Assisted
Automatic (pull release)
Clip type
Split Arrow
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical tasks
Tactical useEveryday carryRight or left hand 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
Strong and reliable AXIS lockAmbidextrous features including reversible clip and automatic openingComfortable textured gripGood blade steel with decent hardnessLightweight and balanced
Common complaints
Pocket clip is very strong and may damage pockets or be uncomfortableSafety and lock mechanism has a learning curve
Discontinued so availability is limitedPricey compared to some alternatives