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Benchmade Freek 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 21% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Freek stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Freek stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% 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$525Most expensive
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
96.2 g (3.39 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Longest
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Shortest
Overall length
215 mm (8.46 in)Longest
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Shortest
Closed length
124 mm (4.88 in)Shortest
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.64 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber/G-10
Aluminum
Finish
Satin or Cerakote
Black matte/Anodized
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Double Action OTF
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Clip type
Split Arrow
Deep Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresCampingHikingEDC
Tactical useLaw enforcementMilitarySelf-defenseEDC for enthusiasts
Not best for
Beginners (due to hard sharpening steel)
Beginners unfamiliar with OTF knivesUsers needing very large blade length
Common praise
Durable and strong buildExcellent edge retentionSmooth and secure axis lockAdvanced ergonomics with comfortable handleAmbidextrous use
Ergonomic and comfortable handleSecure locking mechanismReliable double-action deployment and retractionLong lasting sharp blade edge retention
Common complaints
Clip may feel undersized or loosen over timeCan be heavy compared to smaller knivesSharpening CPM S90V steel is difficult
Deployment switch can be unpredictable, requiring extra forcePrice may be considered high by some buyers