Comparison Console
Benchmade Auto Fact vs Benchmade Infidel
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the shortest option for closed length.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the longest option for closed length.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$335Cheapest
US$550Most expensive
Weight
88.17 g (3.11 oz)Lightest
143 g (5.04 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
99 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
Overall length
222 mm (8.74 in)Shortest
230 mm (9.06 in)Longest
Closed length
121.9 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.794 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S90V
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum and Carbon Fiber
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated
BK1 black coating
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Auto Lock
Opening method
Push-button automatic
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Clip type
Deep-carry clip, reversible tip-up
Deep Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defenseEnthusiastsCollectors
MilitaryLaw enforcementEmergency respondersTactical usePersonal defense
Not best for
Unknown
General casual EDCNovelty collectors who prefer lower prices
Common praise
High edge retention due to premium S90V steelDurable and lightweight handle materialsSleek design combining classic and modern influencesReliable AXIS lock mechanismSmooth push-button automatic opening
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
Unknown
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