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Benchmade Infidel vs Benchmade Narrows
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade 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 Infidel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 109% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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$550Cheapest
US$580Most expensive
Weight
143 g (5.04 oz)Heaviest
68.32 g (2.41 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Overall length
230 mm (9.06 in)Longest
203.7 mm (8.02 in)Shortest
Closed length
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
116.3 mm (4.58 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.03 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
M390 Super Premium Stainless Steel (58-61HRC)
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
6Al-4V Titanium
Finish
BK1 black coating
Satin blade finish
Lock type
Auto Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Unknown
Clip type
Deep Carry
Mini Deep Carry, Tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
MilitaryLaw enforcementEmergency respondersTactical usePersonal defense
Everyday Carry (EDC)Lightweight usePocket carry
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
Lightweight and slim titanium handleStrong and sharp M390 steel bladeReliable AXIS lock mechanism
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
Factory edge quality criticized as coarsePivot action can feel rough initiallyHigher price point considered premium
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