Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Onslaught vs Spyderco SpydieChef
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Onslaught stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Onslaught stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Onslaught stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Onslaught 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$318Most expensive
Weight
110.63 g (3.90 oz)Heaviest
108 g (3.81 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.63 mm (3.45 in)Longest
84 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
Overall length
199.3 mm (7.85 in)Longest
198 mm (7.80 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
113 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 steel
LC200N
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Titanium
Finish
Matte finish blade, bead blasted G-10 handle
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.)
Opening method
Round hole opener
Spyderco hole for ambidextrous one hand opening
Clip type
Tip-up stainless steel clip
Reversible wire clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useHeavy use
Everyday carryCampingKitchen tasksWater environment 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 corrosion resistanceErgonomic and balanced designSharp, precise cutting abilityVersatile for kitchen and EDC use
Common complaints
Non-adjustable tip-up pocket clip
Requires careful handling when closing to avoid thumb injuryNeeds some loosening for optimal flick opening