Comparison Console
Benchmade Autocrat vs Benchmade Infidel
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$500Cheapest
US$550Most expensive
Weight
111.41 g (3.93 oz)Lightest
143 g (5.04 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
94.23 mm (3.71 in)Shortest
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
Overall length
222.25 mm (8.75 in)Shortest
230 mm (9.06 in)Longest
Closed length
128.02 mm (5.04 in)Longest
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.67 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
G10 composite
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
DLC coated black
BK1 black coating
Lock type
N/A
Auto Lock
Opening method
Double-action out-the-front automatic (spine-fire slide)
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Clip type
Deep-carry, reversible tip-down MALICE clip (MOLLE compatible)
Deep Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical UseRapid Deployment
MilitaryLaw EnforcementEmergency RespondersTactical UsePersonal Defense
Not best for
Heavy Cutting TasksNon Tactical Uses Requiring Single Edged Blades
General Casual EDCNovelty Collectors Who Prefer Lower Prices
Common praise
Smooth And Reliable ActionHigh Quality G10 Handle ConstructionLightweight And Pocket FriendlySolid Build Quality Typical Of BenchmadeExcellent Edge Retention Of CPM S30V Steel
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
Blade Comes Dull From Factory Requiring HoningDouble Edged Dagger Blade Not Versatile For All EDC TasksRelatively High Price For Steel Type
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
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