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Benchmade Mini Barrage vs Spyderco Ayoob
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% 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 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 27% 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$300Most expensive
Weight
147.42 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
139 g (4.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
Overall length
212 mm (8.35 in)Shortest
220 mm (8.66 in)Longest
Closed length
121 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
128 mm (5.04 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM Stainless Steel
CPM Cru-Wear
Handle material
Valox, G-10 or G-10/Aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Spring Assisted
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Split Arrow
Four-position reversible metal pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical tasks
EDCTactical useAccurate thrusting and cutting
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
Unique blade-to-handle angle for greater accuracy and force transfer in thrustingHigh-quality CPM Cru-Wear steel with excellent edge holding and toughnessMultiple carry options with four-position reversible pocket clipSturdy back lock mechanism and skeletonized liners for strength
Common complaints
Pocket clip is very strong and may damage pockets or be uncomfortableSafety and lock mechanism has a learning curve
Discontinued model, may be hard to findPre-owned units may vary in condition