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Benchmade Infidel 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 33% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 26% 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$525Cheapest
Weight
143 g (5.04 oz)Heaviest
96.2 g (3.39 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Shortest
Overall length
230 mm (9.06 in)Longest
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Shortest
Closed length
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.64 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
BK1 black coating
Black matte/Anodized
Lock type
Auto Lock
Double Action OTF
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Clip type
Deep Carry
Deep Carry
Use case profile
Best for
MilitaryLaw enforcementEmergency respondersTactical usePersonal defense
Tactical useLaw enforcementMilitarySelf-defenseEDC for enthusiasts
Not best for
General casual EDCNovelty collectors who prefer lower prices
Beginners unfamiliar with OTF knivesUsers needing very large blade length
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
Ergonomic and comfortable handleSecure locking mechanismReliable double-action deployment and retractionLong lasting sharp blade edge retention
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
Deployment switch can be unpredictable, requiring extra forcePrice may be considered high by some buyers