Benchmade Mini Barrage 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 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 29% 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.
G10 front scale, titanium back scale with stainless steel liner
Finish
Satin
BlackWash (non-reflective) stonewashed finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
Spring Assisted
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Split Arrow
Deep-carry reversible metal pocket clip (side to side and end to end)
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Outdoor Use▣Tactical Tasks
▣EDC▣Tactical Use▣Utility Work▣Hard Use
Not best for
!Tactical & Self Defense!Ultralight Minimalist Carry!Delicate Precision Work
!Compact Pocket Carry Given Large Size
Common praise
✓Excellent Build Quality And Finish✓Strong And Smooth Assisted Opening✓Good Blade Edge Retention✓Ergonomic Handle Fits Well And Offers Good Grip✓Reliable And Secure Axis Locking Mechanism
✓Balanced Weight Despite Large Size✓High Edge Retention✓Durable And Wear Resistant Elmax Steel✓Aggressive Yet Comfortable Grip✓Precise Fit And Finish
Common complaints
⚠Pocket Clip Is Very Strong And May Damage Pockets Or Be Uncomfortable⚠Safety And Lock Mechanism Has A Learning Curve
⚠Some Users Find Jimping Aggressive Or Sharp⚠Size Can Be Large For Some EDC Preferences