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Benchmade Mini Barrage vs Spyderco Delica 4
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 165% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 108% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 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.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$85Cheapest
Weight
147.42 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Longest
73 mm (2.87 in)Shortest
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)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM Stainless Steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Valox, G-10 or G-10/Aluminum
FRN
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Spring Assisted
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Split Arrow
Spoon-style Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryOutdoor UseTactical Tasks
Everyday CarryGeneral UseOne Handed OpeningSecure Lockup
Not best for
Tactical & Self DefenseUltralight Minimalist CarryDelicate Precision Work
Heavy Prying Tasks Due To Fine Tip
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
Lightweight And Slim DesignComfortable And Ergonomic Handle With Bi Directional TextureSecure And Reliable Back Lock MechanismVersatile And Sharp Vg 10 BladeAmbidextrous Clip Placement And Opening Hole
Common complaints
Pocket Clip Is Very Strong And May Damage Pockets Or Be UncomfortableSafety And Lock Mechanism Has A Learning Curve
Initial Stiffness In One Handed Opening That Improves With UsePocket Clip Coating May Wear Off With Time
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