Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Onslaught vs Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Mini Onslaught stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Onslaught stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Onslaught stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Benchmade Mini Onslaught stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Onslaught stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Onslaught stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$295Cheapest
US$296Most expensive
Weight
110.63 g (3.90 oz)Lightest
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.63 mm (3.45 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Overall length
199.3 mm (7.85 in)Shortest
213 mm (8.39 in)Longest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 steel
CPM-M4 tool steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Carbon Fiber/G10 Laminate
Finish
Matte finish blade, bead blasted G-10 handle
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Round hole opener
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up stainless steel clip
Ambidextrous 4-Position Pocket Clip (Tip-Up/Tip-Down, Left or Right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useHeavy use
EDCHeavy-duty slicingTough cutting tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Environments requiring low-maintenance stainless steel blades
Common praise
Ambidextrous axis lock makes the knife versatileStrong, durable blade and handleGood fit and finishEasy ambidextrous opening
Excellent edge retentionVery sharp out of the boxRobust construction and feelSmooth action with phosphor bronze washersAmbidextrous carry options
Common complaints
Non-adjustable tip-up pocket clip
Requires diligent maintenance to avoid corrosionHandle ergonomics can feel blocky and less refinedHeavier and thicker compared to some other EDC foldersNot a discreet carry due to clip style and size