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Benchmade Mini Barrage vs Kershaw Cryo II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 185% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% 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$79Cheapest
Weight
147.42 g (5.20 oz)Lightest
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
212 mm (8.35 in)Longest
197 mm (7.76 in)Shortest
Closed length
121 mm (4.76 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM Stainless Steel
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Valox, G-10 or G-10/Aluminum
Stainless steel
Finish
Satin
Titanium carbo-nitride coating on blade and handle (Gray or BlackWash)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
Spring Assisted
SpeedSafe assisted (flipper or thumbstud)
Clip type
Split Arrow
4-position deep-carry (right/left; tip-up/down)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical tasks
Everyday carryWorkTactical 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
Sturdy and aesthetically pleasing designReliable frame lock with lockbar stabilizerSmooth, fast SpeedSafe assisted openingComfortable handle with secure gripDeep-carry reversible pocket clip for versatile carry
Common complaints
Pocket clip is very strong and may damage pockets or be uncomfortableSafety and lock mechanism has a learning curve
Heavier weight compared to some alternatives (~156g)Some users find the factory edge out of the box less than optimalSlick blade coating may be slippery with dirty handsAssisted opening tuning less optimal for thumb stud use
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