Comparison Console
Benchmade Infidel vs Benchmade Mini Bedlam
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Bedlam 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 Mini Bedlam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% 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$550Most expensive
US$350Cheapest
Weight
143 g (5.04 oz)Heaviest
139.5 g (4.92 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Overall length
230 mm (9.06 in)Longest
219 mm (8.62 in)Shortest
Closed length
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
CPM S90V
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
G10 or Marbled Carbon Fiber
Finish
BK1 black coating
Stonewashed or Black Cerakote
Lock type
Auto Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Deep Carry
Reversible split-arrow pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
MilitaryLaw enforcementEmergency respondersTactical usePersonal defense
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useSelf-defenseHard use tasks
Not best for
General casual EDCNovelty collectors who prefer lower prices
Unknown
Common praise
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
Unique and distinctive Scimitar blade shapeExcellent grip due to ergonomic handle design with finger grooves and guardUse of premium CPM S90V steel for blade durability and edge retentionSmooth and widely legal AXIS locking mechanismAvailable in multiple handle materials including textured G10 and marbled carbon fiberLightweight for its size, weighing under 5 ounces
Common complaints
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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