Comparison Console
Benchmade Infidel vs Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III
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 1% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 18% 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.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III 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$511Cheapest
Weight
143 g (5.04 oz)Lightest
144.9 g (5.11 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
99 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Overall length
230 mm (9.06 in)Shortest
241 mm (9.49 in)Longest
Closed length
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
144.5 mm (5.69 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
M390MK
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
BK1 black coating
Blackwash
Lock type
Auto Lock
OTF (out-the-front) slide lock
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Double-action automatic thumb slide
Clip type
Deep Carry
Reversible or black tip-down with ceramic detent
Use case profile
Best for
MilitaryLaw enforcementEmergency respondersTactical usePersonal defense
Law enforcementArmed forcesFirst responderEveryday carryClose quarter combat
Not best for
General casual EDCNovelty collectors who prefer lower prices
Unknown
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 heavy-duty design suitable for hard useExcellent blade deployment with Dual Fuel Drive systemHigh-quality M390MK steel with good edge retentionErgonomic handle with good grip and ambidextrous clipMade in the USA with lifetime warranty
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 high compared to some competitorsClip tension can be too tight out of box requiring adjustment
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