Comparison Console
Benchmade Anthem vs Benchmade Infidel
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Anthem stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel 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$525Cheapest
US$550Most expensive
Weight
103.76 g (3.66 oz)Lightest
143 g (5.04 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
Overall length
204.7 mm (8.06 in)Shortest
230 mm (9.06 in)Longest
Closed length
115.8 mm (4.56 in)Shortest
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.845 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-20CV
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
Single piece billet titanium
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed
BK1 black coating
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Auto Lock
Opening method
Manual-opening
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Clip type
Reversible titanium tip-up clip
Deep Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry
MilitaryLaw enforcementEmergency respondersTactical usePersonal defense
Not best for
Unknown
General casual EDCNovelty collectors who prefer lower prices
Common praise
Robust and solid constructionExcellent edge retention and sharpnessLightweight and ergonomic designAmbidextrous with dual thumb studs and reversible clip
Solid build and smooth deploymentAmbidextrous operationHigh hardness and edge retention of D2 steelComfortable and ergonomic anodized aluminum handleDistinctive front-facing deployment button for ease of use with gloves
Common complaints
High retail priceStonewash finish perceived to dull the material luster
D2 steel is difficult to sharpen and prone to patina without coatingBlade steel considered outdated for the priceHeavy and large size not suitable for all users