Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Onslaught vs Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Onslaught stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Onslaught stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Onslaught stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Onslaught stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Benchmade Mini Onslaught stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$295Cheapest
US$450Most expensive
Weight
110.63 g (3.90 oz)Heaviest
85.4 g (3.01 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.63 mm (3.45 in)Longest
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Shortest
Overall length
199.3 mm (7.85 in)Shortest
205.2 mm (8.08 in)Longest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
117.6 mm (4.63 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.84 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Finish
Matte finish blade, bead blasted G-10 handle
Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coated blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Slide lock
Opening method
Round hole opener
Thumb slide, out-the-front (OTF) automatic
Clip type
Tip-up stainless steel clip
Black oxide reversible deep carry stainless steel tip-down pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useHeavy use
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor tasksFirst responders
Not best for
Unknown
Wet environments due to slightly slippery handle
Common praise
Ambidextrous axis lock makes the knife versatileStrong, durable blade and handleGood fit and finishEasy ambidextrous opening
Fast and smooth blade deploymentExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceLightweight yet durable constructionComfortable and ergonomic handle designDurable black DLC blade finishReliable locking mechanism
Common complaints
Non-adjustable tip-up pocket clip
Handle can be slippery when wet