Benchmade has a new Mini-Onslaught

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 6, 2014, during RED FLAG-Alaska 15-1. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford Jr./Released)

Benchmade has several new knives on display at SHOT Show this year, including a smaller variation of  the Onslaught, which was named a 2010 Knife of the Year by the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence.

The Mini-Onslaught (pictured at right above) looks like a chip off the ol’ block, but the size differences are substantial. The blade length has been reduced from 4.28 inches to 3.45, the blade thickness has been reduced from .12 inches to .07 inches and the weight has been reduced from 6.96 ounces to 3.9 ounches.

The prices are relatively stiff. Depending on color options, the original Onslaught sells for $185 to $200. The new mini version is priced from $160 to $175.