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Benchmade Mini Onslaught vs WE Knife Double Helix
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 15% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Onslaught stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% 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 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Double Helix stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Onslaught stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Double Helix stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Onslaught stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Double Helix stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Double Helix 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 5% 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$300Most expensive
Weight
110.63 g (3.90 oz)Lightest
129.57 g (4.57 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.63 mm (3.45 in)Longest
83.82 mm (3.30 in)Shortest
Overall length
199.3 mm (7.85 in)Shortest
200.66 mm (7.90 in)Longest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
116.84 mm (4.60 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
4.06 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 steel
CPM S35VN
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Titanium
Finish
Matte finish blade, bead blasted G-10 handle
Two-tone stonewashed blade, tumbled titanium handle
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Slide Lock (external titanium spring, patented)
Opening method
Round hole opener
Thumb groove and pull on knobs on either side to flip open
Clip type
Tip-up stainless steel clip
Blasted titanium bent style pocket clip, tip-up, right carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useHeavy use
Everyday CarryEDCGentleman's knifeCollectors
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy duty tasks requiring very ergonomic grip
Common praise
Ambidextrous axis lock makes the knife versatileStrong, durable blade and handleGood fit and finishEasy ambidextrous opening
Excellent fit and finishInnovative and reliable Slide Lock mechanismHigh-quality blade steel and grindingSecure pocket clipUnique and interesting design
Common complaints
Non-adjustable tip-up pocket clip
Feels heavier than expected for sizeLock mechanism can be awkward or stiff for some usersSharp edges on handle and clip screws affect comfortDeployment takes practiceMay not be ergonomically comfortable for all hand sizes
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