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Benchmade Mini Onslaught vs Microtech Mini MSI
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Mini MSI stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Mini MSI stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Mini MSI stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Onslaught stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini MSI stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Onslaught stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini MSI stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Onslaught stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini MSI stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Onslaught stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 6% 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$295Most expensive
US$274Cheapest
Weight
110.63 g (3.90 oz)Heaviest
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.63 mm (3.45 in)Longest
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
Overall length
199.3 mm (7.85 in)Longest
188 mm (7.40 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 steel
M390MK
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Titanium or Aluminum depending on variant
Finish
Matte finish blade, bead blasted G-10 handle
Varies including Apocalyptic, Stonewash, Frag finish, Antique Blue/Green Anodized, Gold/Champagne
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
RAM-LOK Bar Lock
Opening method
Round hole opener
Manual, dual thumb studs or thumb studs
Clip type
Tip-up stainless steel clip
Reversible Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useHeavy use
Everyday carryHeavy-duty useCollectorsTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Ambidextrous axis lock makes the knife versatileStrong, durable blade and handleGood fit and finishEasy ambidextrous opening
Excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance from M390MK steelAmbidextrous RAM-LOK lock with smooth one-handed operationVersatile blade shape with partially serrated optionsWell-balanced and pocket-friendly sizeHigh quality American craftsmanship
Common complaints
Non-adjustable tip-up pocket clip
Premium pricingWeight varies by handle materials and finishes
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