Comparison Console
Benchmade Infidel vs Benchmade Seven Ten
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 2% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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$450Cheapest
Weight
143 g (5.04 oz)Lightest
146 g (5.15 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
99 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Overall length
230 mm (9.06 in)Longest
228 mm (8.98 in)Shortest
Closed length
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
CPM S90V or CPM MagnaCut or Fafnir-pattern Damascus
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
Anodized aluminum or Titanium
Finish
BK1 black coating
Matte/FDE PVD
Lock type
Auto Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Deep Carry
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
MilitaryLaw enforcementEmergency respondersTactical usePersonal defense
EDC (everyday carry)Camping
Not best for
General casual EDCNovelty collectors who prefer lower prices
Office EnvironmentsPrecision Whittling/WoodworkingDemanding Prying 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
High-quality blade steels with strong edge retentionRobust and refined axis lock mechanismPremium anodized aluminum handle for good grip and durabilityGood size and weight for EDC use
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
Price is on the high sideLimited edition models can be very expensive