Comparison Console
Benchmade Infidel vs Benchmade PSK
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade PSK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade PSK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK 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$400Cheapest
Weight
143 g (5.04 oz)Lightest
150.95 g (5.32 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Overall length
230 mm (9.06 in)Longest
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
Closed length
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
126 mm (4.96 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 MagnaCut
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
G-10 or Carbon Fiber with G-10 bolsters
Finish
BK1 black coating
Cerakote coating
Lock type
Auto Lock
AXIS Assist
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Spring-assisted opening with thumb-studs
Clip type
Deep Carry
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up, left or right hand
Use case profile
Best for
MilitaryLaw enforcementEmergency respondersTactical usePersonal defense
Everyday CarrySurvivalBushcraftOutdoor UseCamping
Not best for
General casual EDCNovelty collectors who prefer lower prices
Heavy chopping or log-splittingVery small-hand use
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
Strong, corrosion-resistant MagnaCut steel blade with excellent edge retentionRobust AXIS Assist locking mechanism with spring-assisted openingFull steel liners and G-10 or carbon fiber handle scales provide strength and gripIncludes ferro rod striking choil for fire startingLifetime warranty and LifeSharp maintenance service
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
Two-hand closure may be inconvenient for some usersBlade thickness and assisted mechanism may not excel in hard-use tasks like log-splittingSize and weight may be too large for small hands