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Benchmade Mini Barrage vs Spyderco Chokwe
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the shortest option for closed length.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the longest option for closed length.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 29% 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$219.95Cheapest
Weight
147.42 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
104.87 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Longest
Overall length
212 mm (8.35 in)Shortest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
121 mm (4.76 in)Longest
120.65 mm (4.75 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM Stainless Steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Valox, G-10 or G-10/Aluminum
Black G-10 front handle, matte finish stainless back handle
Finish
Satin
Satin Finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Spring Assisted
Thumb hole pull
Clip type
Split Arrow
Reversible stainless pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical tasks
Everyday carryPocket carryUtility tasks
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
High quality CPM S30V blade steelComfortable and durable black G-10 handleUnique ethnic-inspired designFrame lock mechanism provides secure locking
Common complaints
Pocket clip is very strong and may damage pockets or be uncomfortableSafety and lock mechanism has a learning curve
Relatively high price pointWeight might be higher compared to smaller EDC knives