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Benchmade Infidel vs Benchmade Necron
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Necron stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Necron stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 7% 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$550
US$550
Weight
143 g (5.04 oz)Heaviest
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
99 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Overall length
230 mm (9.06 in)Shortest
247 mm (9.72 in)Longest
Closed length
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
140.1 mm (5.52 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
Jade G-10
Finish
BK1 black coating
Stonewashed
Lock type
Auto Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Balisong opening (butterfly knife)
Clip type
Deep Carry
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
MilitaryLaw enforcementEmergency respondersTactical usePersonal defense
FlippingEDC enthusiastsPrecision cutting tasks
Not best for
General casual EDCNovelty collectors who prefer lower prices
Latchless users that require latchHeavy cutting tasks
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 balanced designHigh-quality CPM S30V blade with excellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceDurable and grippy Jade G-10 handlesAdjustable tungsten weights for customized flippingInterchangeable backspacers and handle extensions for balance customizationStonewashed blade finish for durable and attractive wear resistance
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
Lack of latch may be unfavorable for some usersPrice is premium for a balisong knifeNo bushing pivots, uses washers instead, which some advanced users prefer against
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