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Benchmade Onslaught vs Spyderco Manix 2 XL
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% 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$290Most expensive
Weight
197.62 g (6.97 oz)Heaviest
147 g (5.19 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
108.5 mm (4.27 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Overall length
244.75 mm (9.64 in)Longest
227 mm (8.94 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.06 mm (5.47 in)Longest
129 mm (5.08 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
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 (varies with model; some Black DLC)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Thumb hole opener
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up black steel pocket clip
Reversible Tip-Up
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useCollectorsHeavy use folding knife
Everyday carryTough challengesCampingOutdoor use
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 qualityStrong and reliable ball bearing lockAmbidextrous carry and deploymentGood cutting performance and edge retentionComfortable and secure gripCan handle tough and heavy use
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
Heavier and larger size may not suit all users