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Benchmade Infidel vs Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Tanto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Tanto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Tanto stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 8% 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$500Cheapest
Weight
143 g (5.04 oz)Heaviest
142.03 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Overall length
230 mm (9.06 in)Longest
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
Closed length
122 mm (4.80 in)
122 mm (4.80 in)
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.56 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
CPM MagnaCut stainless steel
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
Titanium Grade 5 with carbon fiber scale
Finish
BK1 black coating
Stonewashed blade, glass blasted handle titanium, carbon fiber weave visible
Lock type
Auto Lock
Frame lock with steel insert
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Dual thumb lugs for easy one-handed opening
Clip type
Deep Carry
Blasted titanium pocket clip, tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
MilitaryLaw enforcementEmergency respondersTactical usePersonal defense
Professional users (military, instructors, security guards)Premium EDC enthusiastsCollectors and connoisseurs of instrumental aesthetics
Not best for
General casual EDCNovelty collectors who prefer lower prices
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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
Exceptional build quality and materialsExcellent blade steel with high hardnessSolid and reliable frame lockComfortable carry weight and balancePrecise engineering and fit
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
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