Here’s a close up view of the new Benchmade 585 Mini-Barrage. This is a spring assisted opening knife. This is the first Axis Assist model to be made. There have been Auto-Axis, but never an assisted model. I like it, the assist is adequately strong. The overall quality and feel of the knife is very good. I would give it 4 3/4 stars out of 5. I really like the thick stainless steel liners in this knife, which are skeletonized nicely. I would like to have seen a more solid scale material, although the Valox seems tough, it still sounds a bit hollow when you tap on it with your fingernail. I would like to see a G10 or aluminum scale model in the future(or both!). How about a scale upgrade kit Benchmade! I bought this one from www.knifeworks.com Another good place is www.gpknives.com

Here is a video on my Benchmade Mini Barrage. I have carried the Mini Barrage for over a month now and it is a great knife. Benchmade has come out once again with another great knife that will preform perfectly every time. It has Benchmades Axis lock that is now assisted. I really like this feature although many people have already started to express their dislike of the added feature. If you are looking for an EDC knife, work knife, utility blade or just an all around good reliable knife check out the Mini Barrage from Benchmade. Enjoy.