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Benchmade Mini Barrage vs Kershaw Lucha
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 12% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Lucha stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 58% 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$164.95Cheapest
Weight
147.42 g (5.20 oz)Lightest
167.2 g (5.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Overall length
212 mm (8.35 in)Shortest
260.35 mm (10.25 in)Longest
Closed length
121 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
143.51 mm (5.65 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM Stainless Steel
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
Handle material
Valox, G-10 or G-10/Aluminum
Stainless steel
Finish
Satin
Stonewash
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Latch lock
Opening method
Spring Assisted
Manual
Clip type
Split Arrow
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical tasks
FlippingEDCWorkTactical 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
Smooth and effortless flipping actionHigh-quality USA-made constructionExcellent corrosion resistance and edge retentionErgonomic handle design for comfortable grip and control
Common complaints
Pocket clip is very strong and may damage pockets or be uncomfortableSafety and lock mechanism has a learning curve
Not shipped via USPS due to federal lawsMay be too large/heavy for pocket carry for some users
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