Comparison Console
Benchmade CLA vs Benchmade Mini Infidel
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade CLA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade CLA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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$400Cheapest
US$525Most expensive
Weight
98.44 g (3.47 oz)Heaviest
96.2 g (3.39 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Longest
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Shortest
Overall length
199.39 mm (7.85 in)Longest
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Shortest
Closed length
113.03 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
2.64 mm (0.10 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Aluminum
Finish
DLC Battlewash
Black matte/Anodized
Lock type
Button lock
Double Action OTF
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Clip type
Deep Carry
Deep Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useWorkhorse EDC
Tactical useLaw enforcementMilitarySelf-defenseEDC for enthusiasts
Not best for
Unknown
Beginners unfamiliar with OTF knivesUsers needing very large blade length
Common praise
Excellent balance between size and weightHigh-quality MagnaCut steel bladeDurable G10 handle scalesReliable automatic push-button opening mechanism
Ergonomic and comfortable handleSecure locking mechanismReliable double-action deployment and retractionLong lasting sharp blade edge retention
Common complaints
Button lock can be initially stickyLack of blade lock indicator
Deployment switch can be unpredictable, requiring extra forcePrice may be considered high by some buyers