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Benchmade Mini Barrage vs Spyderco Tenacious
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 132% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% 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 Tenacious 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$97Cheapest
Weight
147.42 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
116 g (4.09 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
197 mm (7.76 in)Shortest
Closed length
121 mm (4.76 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM Stainless Steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Valox, G-10 or G-10/Aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Satin or non-reflective black oxide coating
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Spring Assisted
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Split Arrow
Four-position Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical tasks
Daily CarryOutdoor UseBudget Tactical Use
Not best for
Tactical & Self-DefenseUltralight Minimalist CarryDelicate Precision Work
Heavy-duty construction workLong term intensive use
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
Incredible value for moneyReal G-10 handles, not cheap plasticAmbidextrous 4-way pocket clipFull flat grind provides excellent slicingSmooth action with bronze washersSolid lockup and good ergonomics
Common complaints
Pocket clip is very strong and may damage pockets or be uncomfortableSafety and lock mechanism has a learning curve
8Cr13MoV steel requires more frequent sharpeningLiner lock is less advanced than Compression LockNot a deep-carry pocket clip; knife shows in pocketMade in China, not USA