Comparison Console
Benchmade Freek vs Benchmade Infidel
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Freek stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Freek stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$350Cheapest
US$550Most expensive
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
143 g (5.04 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Shortest
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
Overall length
215 mm (8.46 in)Shortest
230 mm (9.06 in)Longest
Closed length
124 mm (4.88 in)Longest
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber/G-10
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Satin or Cerakote
BK1 black coating
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Auto Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Clip type
Split Arrow
Deep Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresCampingHikingEDC
MilitaryLaw enforcementEmergency respondersTactical usePersonal defense
Not best for
Beginners (due to hard sharpening steel)
General casual EDCNovelty collectors who prefer lower prices
Common praise
Durable and strong buildExcellent edge retentionSmooth and secure axis lockAdvanced ergonomics with comfortable handleAmbidextrous use
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
Clip may feel undersized or loosen over timeCan be heavy compared to smaller knivesSharpening CPM S90V steel is difficult
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