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Benchmade Mini Barrage vs Spyderco Tusk
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Tusk stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tusk stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tusk stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tusk stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tusk stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 23% 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$225Cheapest
US$230Most expensive
Weight
147.42 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Longest
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
Overall length
212 mm (8.35 in)Longest
166 mm (6.54 in)Shortest
Closed length
121 mm (4.76 in)Longest
106 mm (4.17 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM Stainless Steel
LC200N
Handle material
Valox, G-10 or G-10/Aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Satin
Hollow grind
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.)
Opening method
Spring Assisted
Unknown
Clip type
Split Arrow
Ambidextrous tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryOutdoor UseTactical Tasks
Maritime And Nautical ApplicationsEveryday CarryKnot Loosening And Shackle Manipulation
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 Corrosion ResistanceHighly Functional Marlinspike ToolStrong And Secure Locking MechanismsPrecision Machined Titanium HandleVersatile For Nautical Tasks
Common complaints
Pocket Clip Is Very Strong And May Damage Pockets Or Be UncomfortableSafety And Lock Mechanism Has A Learning Curve
Unknown
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