Comparison Console
Benchmade Nimravus vs Benchmade Onslaught
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 2% 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$250Most expensive
US$185Cheapest
Weight
176 g (6.21 oz)Lightest
197.62 g (6.97 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
108.5 mm (4.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
240 mm (9.45 in)Shortest
244.75 mm (9.64 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
139.06 mm (5.47 in)
Blade thickness
2.92 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
G10 over stainless steel liners
Finish
Black coated / BK1 coated finish
Stonewashed or black coated blade
Lock type
Unknown
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Thumb hole opener
Clip type
MALICE CLIP4 (MOLLE compatible)
Tip-up black steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
TacticalEveryday carrySurvivalOperational useMOLLE attachment compatibility
Tactical useCollectorsHeavy use folding knife
Not best for
Unknown
Everyday carry for some due to sizeHard use demanding thicker blade
Common praise
High build qualityDurable and reliable after many years of useGood blade steel (154CM) with sustained sharpnessSecure grip via anodized aluminum handleWell balanced fixed bladeMOLLE sheath includedPartially serrated blade useful for rope cutting
Smooth AXIS locking mechanismExcellent build qualityElegant designEffective thumb hole deployment
Common complaints
Some users report issues with factory plastic sheath durabilityHandle finish may show wear over yearsManufacturer customer service for sheath problems reported as unresponsive
Blade is relatively thin and delicate, not ideal for hard useHandle lacks jimping, may reduce grip for some usersLarge size may be impractical for everyday carry