Comparison Console
Benchmade Onslaught vs Benchmade Volli
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Volli stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Volli stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Volli stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Volli stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Volli stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 37% 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$185Cheapest
US$215Most expensive
Weight
197.62 g (6.97 oz)Heaviest
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
108.5 mm (4.27 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Overall length
244.75 mm (9.64 in)Longest
196 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.06 mm (5.47 in)Longest
115 mm (4.53 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.6 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM Stainless Steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
G10 over stainless steel liners
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewashed or black coated blade
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb hole opener
Thumb stud with spring assist
Clip type
Tip-up black steel pocket clip
Split arrow tip-up, ambidextrous
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useCollectorsHeavy use folding knife
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useLaw enforcement and military applications
Not best for
Everyday carry for some due to sizeHard use demanding thicker blade
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth AXIS locking mechanismExcellent build qualityElegant designEffective thumb hole deployment
Excellent build qualitySharp and durable CPM S30V steelComfortable textured G-10 handleSmooth and fast assisted openingStrong axis lock mechanismAmbidextrous tip-up pocket clip
Common complaints
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
Handle texture can be aggressive on pocketsRelatively high price for size