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Benchmade Mini Barrage vs Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% 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$143.25Cheapest
Weight
147.42 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
82 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
Overall length
212 mm (8.35 in)Longest
203 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
Closed length
121 mm (4.76 in)Longest
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM Stainless Steel
CTS BD1N
Handle material
Valox, G-10 or G-10/Aluminum
FRCP
Finish
Satin
Satin or Diamond-Like Carbon
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Spring Assisted
Round Hole
Clip type
Split Arrow
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical tasks
Everyday carryTactical useAmbidextrous operationOne-handed openingLightweight folding knives
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
Excellent ambidextrous design with reversible clip and round hole openingLightweight and ergonomic handle design with secure gripStrong and smooth Ball Bearing Lock mechanismHigh-quality CTS BD1N blade steel with good cutting performance
Common complaints
Pocket clip is very strong and may damage pockets or be uncomfortableSafety and lock mechanism has a learning curve
Unknown