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Benchmade Mini Barrage vs Kershaw Broadside
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Broadside stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Broadside stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Broadside stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Broadside stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% 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.
Kershaw Broadside 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 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Broadside stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% 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$124.99Cheapest
Weight
147.42 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
145 g (5.11 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
212 mm (8.35 in)
212 mm (8.35 in)
Closed length
121 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
123 mm (4.84 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM Stainless Steel
D2 high-carbon tool steel
Handle material
Valox, G-10 or G-10/Aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
DuraLock crossbar lock
Opening method
Spring Assisted
Manual KVT ball-bearing thumb stud opening
Clip type
Split Arrow
Reversible deep-carry tip-up right or left
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical tasks
Everyday carryWork tasksOutdoor adventuresCutting, slicing, carving, puncturing, chopping
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
Well-balanced and dependableSmooth opening actionSolid lockupComfortable handleGood edge retention with D2 steel
Common complaints
Pocket clip is very strong and may damage pockets or be uncomfortableSafety and lock mechanism has a learning curve
Feels large and bulky in back pocket
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