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Benchmade Mini Barrage vs Spyderco Dragonfly 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Dragonfly 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Dragonfly 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Dragonfly 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dragonfly 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 334% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dragonfly 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dragonfly 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 28% 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$119Cheapest
Weight
147.42 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
34 g (1.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Longest
58 mm (2.28 in)Shortest
Overall length
212 mm (8.35 in)Longest
142 mm (5.59 in)Shortest
Closed length
121 mm (4.76 in)Longest
85 mm (3.35 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
CPM SPY27
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
Deep Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical tasks
Everyday CarryLightweight usage
Not best for
Tactical & Self-DefenseUltralight Minimalist CarryDelicate Precision Work
Legal to carry in Germany
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 compact sizeQuality blade steel and constructionConvertible deep carry clip
Common complaints
Pocket clip is very strong and may damage pockets or be uncomfortableSafety and lock mechanism has a learning curve
Not legal to carry in Germany