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Benchmade Mini Barrage vs Microtech Vector Auto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 54% 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 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 118% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$489.95Most expensive
Weight
147.42 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
79.38 g (2.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
79 mm (3.11 in)Longest
Overall length
212 mm (8.35 in)Longest
181 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
121 mm (4.76 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.66 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM Stainless Steel
154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
Valox, G-10 or G-10/Aluminum
Anodized Aluminum with Kraton or rubber grip inserts
Finish
Satin
Satin or Black finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Plunge lock
Opening method
Spring Assisted
Push button automatic
Clip type
Split Arrow
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical tasks
TacticalEDCCollectors
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
Fast and strong automatic openingHigh-quality CNC manufacturingGood ergonomics and gripCollectible vintage design
Common complaints
Pocket clip is very strong and may damage pockets or be uncomfortableSafety and lock mechanism has a learning curve
Discontinued and harder to findPrice varies and can be high
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