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Benchmade Infidel vs Chris Reeve Knives Sebenza 25 Drop Point
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 3% gap from the closest alternative. Chris Reeve Knives Sebenza 25 Drop Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Chris Reeve Knives Sebenza 25 Drop Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Sebenza 25 Drop Point stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Sebenza 25 Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Sebenza 25 Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the longest option for blade 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$445Cheapest
Weight
143 g (5.04 oz)Lightest
147.42 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
92.08 mm (3.63 in)Shortest
Overall length
230 mm (9.06 in)Longest
212.25 mm (8.36 in)Shortest
Closed length
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
120.65 mm (4.75 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.56 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
CPM S35VN
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
Titanium and carbon fiber (varies by model)
Finish
BK1 black coating
Sandblasted titanium handle or carbon fiber scale (varies by model)
Lock type
Auto Lock
Integral frame lock
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Flipper or thumb stud (varies by model)
Clip type
Deep Carry
Titanium tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
MilitaryLaw enforcementEmergency respondersTactical usePersonal defense
EDCPrecision cutting tasksCarry durability
Not best for
General casual EDCNovelty collectors who prefer lower prices
Heavy survival tasks requiring thicker blade steel
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 fit and finishStrong, reliable integral frame lockComfortable ergonomics with dual finger choilEasy to maintain edgeReliable for everyday carry 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
Heavier and thicker grind reduces slicing performance compared to Sebenza 21Jimping on blade spine is aggressive and somewhat abrasiveRequires two allen keys for maintenance, unlike earlier models
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