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Benchmade Infidel vs Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan Tanto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan 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 Umnumzaan 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 Umnumzaan 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 Umnumzaan Tanto 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 Umnumzaan Tanto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
93.35 mm (3.68 in)Shortest
Overall length
230 mm (9.06 in)Longest
213.6 mm (8.41 in)Shortest
Closed length
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
121.2 mm (4.77 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 MagnaCut
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
6Al4V Titanium
Finish
BK1 black coating
Stonewashed or Sandblasted
Lock type
Auto Lock
Framelock with ceramic ball interface
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Deep Carry
Tip-up, right side
Use case profile
Best for
MilitaryLaw enforcementEmergency respondersTactical usePersonal defense
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoorHunting
Not best for
General casual EDCNovelty collectors who prefer lower prices
Fixed blade applications
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
Robust and reliable locking mechanismSuperior blade steel offering excellent edge retentionErgonomic titanium handleGood balance of strength and carryabilitySmooth deployment and solid lockupInnovative shock absorber for longer knife life
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
Relatively high price pointLimited left-handed models specifically
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